Co. K, 49th Regiment, North Carolina Troops

Company K, 49th REGIMENT,N.C. TROOPS

Company K, 49th Regiment N. C. Troops

This company, known as the "Pleasant Home Guards," was raised in Lincoln and Gaston counties and enlisted in Lincoln County on March 15, 1862. It was mustered into state service at Camp Mangum, near Raleigh, on April 21, 1862, and assigned to the 49th Regiment N.C. Troops as Company K. After joining the regiment the company functioned as a part of the regiment, and its history for the remainder of the war is reported as a part of the regimental history.

The information contained in the following roster was compiled primarily from a company muster-in and descriptive roll dated April 21, 1862, and from company muster rolls for November 1, 1862-December 31, 1863, and May l - August 31, 1864. No company muster rolls were located for May 1-October 31, 1862; January 1-April 30, 1864; or for the period after August 31, 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, The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, militia records, newspaper casualty lists and obituaries, Confederate pension applications filed with the state of North Carolina, and the 1860 federal census of North Carolina. Secondary sources such as postwar rosters and histories, cemetery records, the Confederate Veteran, published genealogies, and records of the United Daughters of the Confederacy also provided useful information.

OFFICERS

CAPTAINS

BAXTER, PETER Z. Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 40. Elected Captain on March 23, 1862. Reported present, or accounted for from November, 1862, through May, 1863. Resigned on June 9, 1863, because "I do not wish to serve in my present position any longer. . . ." Resignation accepted on July 24, 1863.

PHIFER, GEORGE L. Previously served as Sergeant Major of this regiment. Appointed 1st Lieutenant on December 22, 1862, and transferred to this company. Promoted to Captain on July 24, 1863. Reported present or accounted for in January-December, 1863. Wounded at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia, June 2, 1864. Appointed Aide-de-Camp on or about August 3, 1864, and transferred to the staff of General Robert F. Hoke.

ADAMS, JAMES T. Born in Chester District, South Carolina, and resided in Lincoln County where he was by occupation a clerk prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 17, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private - . Elected 3rd Lieutenant on February 1, 1863. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on June 18, 1864. Reported present in May-June, 1864. Wounded in the leg in the trenches near Petersburg, Virginia, July 6, 1864. Promoted to Captain on August 3, 1864. Leg amputated on an unspecified date. Retired to the Invalid Corps on March 8, 1865.

LINDSAY, THOMAS WATKIN Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 34, February 11, 1863, for the war. Mustered in as Private - . Promoted to 1st Sergeant in March-April, 1863. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Appointed 3rd Lieutenant on November 15, 1863. Reported present in May-August, 1864. Promoted to Captain on or about March 8, 1865. Reported in hospital at Danville, Virginia, March 13, 1865, suffering from chronic diarrhoea. No further records.

LIEUTENANTS

BEAM, GEORGE W., 2nd Lieutenant Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a "manufacturer of lumber" prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 24, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as 1st Sergeant. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant on May 20, 1862. Resigned on or about October 13, 1862. Resignation accepted on November 8, 1862. [A notation on the back of his letter of resignation indicates that he resigned after failing to pass an examination for promotion to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.]

BRIGGS, WILLIAM B., 2nd Lieutenant Born in York District, South Carolina, and resided in Gaston County prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 21. Elected 2nd Lieutenant on March 23, 1862. Resigned on or about June 5, 1862. Reason he resigned not reported.

DAMRON, JOHN D., 2nd Lieutenant Born in Smith County, Virginia, and resided in Cleveland County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 30, March 15, 1862. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant on or about July 10, 1862. Resigned on December 22, 1862, because "another man has been made 1st Lt. over me and I have not had a chance to be promoted by seniority and have not been examined to test my competency." Resignation accepted on or about January 6, 1863. [Other records in Lieutenant Damron's file indicate that he was "a good officer in every respect except that he will whenever he can get it drink liquor to excess." May have served later as Private - in Company C, 59th Regiment N.C. Troops (4th Regiment N.C. Cavalry).]

FALLS, ROBERT W., 1st Lieutenant Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 25. Elected 1st Lieutenant on March 23, 1862. Resigned on July 21, 1862, by reason of ill health resulting in part, from an attack of continued fever and "a naturally feeble constitution." Resignation accepted on August 15, 1862.

MAUNEY, LAWSON, 2nd Lieutenant Previously served as Sergeant in Company D, 24th Regiment N.C. Troops (14th Regiment N.C. Volunteers). Appointed 2nd Lieutenant and transferred to this company on August 1, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C., April 5, 1865. Transferred to Johnson's Island, Ohio, April 9, 1865. Released at Johnson's Island on June 19, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

PHIFER, EDWARD X., 1st Lieutenant Resided in Lincoln County and enlisted at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, at age 17, July 12, 1862, for the war. Mustered in as Private - . Promoted to 1st Sergeant prior to November 1, 1862. Elected 2nd Lieutenant on November 1, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on July 24, 1863. "Received his death wound through the lungs" near Petersburg, Virginia, June 18, 1864. Hospitalized at Petersburg where he died on July 18, 1864. "A bright, noble boy and faithful, light-hearted soldier."

WARLICK, RUFUS M., 2nd Lieutenant Previously served as Private - in Company K, 1st Regiment N.C. Infantry (6 months, 1861). Appointed 2nd Lieutenant of this company on March 23, 1862. Died in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, on or about July 3, 1862, of "pneumonia."

NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES

ALEXANDER, DAVID M., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 32, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through June, 1863. Deserted on August 2, 1863. Arrested on August 17, 1863. Returned to duty on August 31, 1863. Reported present in September-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 22, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

ALEXANDER, JOHN F., Corporal Born in Iredell County and resided in Lincoln County where he was by occupation a tailor prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 39, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private - . Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Promoted to Corporal on November 15, 1863. Reported present in May-June, 1864. Reported absent wounded in July-August, 1864. Place and date wounded not reported. Died at or near Richmond, Virginia, on or about August 27, 1864, presumably of wounds.

ANTHONY, E., Private - Enlisted in Lincoln County on April 1, 1864, for the war. Wounded in the groin at the Battle of the Crater, near Petersburg, Virginia, July 30, 1864. Died of wounds. Place and date of death not reported.

ANTHONY, GIDEON C, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 22, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-June, 1864. Wounded in the thigh at the Battle of the Crater, near Petersburg, Virginia, July 30, 1864. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 22, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. "He was of cheery disposition, companionable, and treasured the memories of those eventful years, with the scenes around the camp fire, on the march, and in the smoke of battle."

ANTHONY, VARDREY, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 18, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in March-December, 1863. Killed at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864.

BAKER, BENNETT A., Private - Resided in Johnston County where he enlisted at age 17, June 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present in June-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 23, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BAKER, JOHN H., Sergeant - Born in Cabarrus County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation an engineer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 35, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant on May 20, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Wounded at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864. Returned to duty in July-August, 1864. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 23, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BAXTER, THOMAS H., Private - Previously served as Private - in Company E, 34th Regiment N.C. Troops. Transferred to this company on October 6, 1862, in exchange for Private - Samuel J. Hoyle. Reported present until May 1, 1863, when he was discharged after providing a substitute.

BEAM, DAVID C, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 30, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Corporal. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, September 26, 1862, with a gunshot wound of the thumb or finger. Place and date wounded not reported. Furloughed for thirty days on January 12, Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant on October 10, 1863. Reported present in March-December, 1863, and May-June, 1864. Reported absent wounded in July-August, 1864. Place and date wounded not reported. Reduced to ranks on August 21, Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 23, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BEASON, ARCHIBALD, Private - Born in Lincoln County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a miner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 35, March 15, 1862. Transferred to Company G of this regiment on or about October 1, 1862.

BENNETT, JOHN, Private - Born in Cleveland County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a miner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 18, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Wounded at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia, May 20, 1864. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Deserted to the enemy on or about July 10, 1864. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 23, 1864. Released at Elmira on May 15, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BENNETT, ROBERT F., Corporal - Born in Lincoln County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a miner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 32, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private - . Promoted to Corporal on July 21, 1862. Reported absent without leave in November-December, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Reduced to ranks on February 1, 1863. Reported present in March-December, 1863. Promoted to Corporal in September-October, 1863. Reported present in May-August, 1864. Transferred to Company A, 1st Regiment Confederate Engineer Troops, October 10, 1864.

BERRYHILL, PINKNEY L., Private - Born in Mecklenburg County where he resided as a miner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 23, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-June, 1864. Deserted to the enemy on or about July 10, 1864. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 23, 1864. Released at Elmira on May 29, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. [North Carolina pension records indicate that he was injured (stunned) in Virginia in September-November, 1864, by the explosion of a shell.]

BESS, THOMAS, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 38, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

BLACKBURN, DANIEL, Private - Enlisted in Lincoln County on April 1, 1864, for the war. Shot through the breast and killed at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864.

BLACKBURN, DAVID A., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 23, March 15, 1862. Wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Wounded in the face (and possibly also in the shoulder) and captured at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864, while attempting to rescue his mortally wounded brother Daniel (see preceding service record). Hospitalized at Point Lookout, Maryland. Released from hospital and was confined in the prison at Point Lookout on May 30, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 6, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BLUNT, GEORGE W., Private - Born in Mecklenburg County where he resided as a miner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 35, March 15, Reported absent without leave in November-December, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, Reported present in March-December, 1863. Reported absent on detached service with Company H, 2nd Regiment Confederate Engineer Troops, from May, 1864. through the end of the war.

BRACKETT, GEORGE W., Private - Born in Lincoln County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 21, March 15, 1862. Died on May 10 or June 10, 1862, of disease. Place of death not reported.

BREWER, ELI H., Private - Resided in Wilkes County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Wilkes County at age 28, October 19, 1863, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in November-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Paroled at Greensboro on May 1, 1865. [Was probably wounded slightly at or near Petersburg, Virginia, in May-August, 1864.]

BREWER, H. L., Private - Resided in Wilkes County and enlisted in Wake County at age 42, October 19, 1863, for the war. Reported absent sick in November-December, 1863. Hospitalized at Petersburg, Virginia, June 18, 1864, with a gunshot wound of the hand. Place and date wounded not reported. Reported absent wounded through August, 1864.

BREWER, NATHANIEL M., Private - Resided in Wilkes County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Wake County at age 26, October 19, 1863, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in November-December, 1863. Deserted from hospital at Raleigh on May 24, 1864. Reported absent sick in July-August, 1864.

BRIGGS, JOHN W., Corporal - Born in Davidson County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a miner prior to enlisting in Gaston County at age 23, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private - . Captured in Maryland on September 11, 1862. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware. Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, October 2, 1862. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on November 10, 1862. Reported present or accounted for in January-December, 1863. Promoted to Corporal on November 15, 1863. Deserted to the enemy on or about June 11, 1864. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 23, 1864. Released at Elmira on September 19, 1864, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BRIGGS, THOMAS W., Private - Enlisted in Gaston County on March 15, 1862. Reported absent without leave in November-December, 1862.

BUMGARNER, ANDREW, Private - Resided in Cleveland County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 40, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in March-December, 1863. Wounded in the left hand at Bermuda. Hundred, Virginia, May 20, 1864. Deserted to the enemy on or about (March 14, 1865]. Confined at Washington, D.C., March 18, 1865. Released on an unspecified date after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

COMBS, CALVIN, North Carolina pension records indicate that he served in this company.

CONNOR, JAMES P., Private - Resided in Cleveland County and enlisted in Lincoln County on April 1, 1864, for the war. Reported present in May-August, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 24, 1865, after taking the Outlay of Allegiance.

COSTNER, CHRISTOPHER, Private - Born in Lincoln County and resided in Cleveland County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 35, March 15, 1862. Died in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, on or about July 16, 1862, of "typhoid febris."

DANCEY, CALVIN, Private - Previously served as Private - in Company C, 26th Regiment N.C. Troops. Enlisted in this company on October 19, 186[3], for the war. Reported absent sick in November-December, 1863. Died in hospital at Weldon on January 18, 1864, of "variola."

DAUGHERTY, WILLIAM A., Private - Born in Cleveland County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 21, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Count House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

DAVIS, ISAIAH I., Private - Born in Cleveland County where he resided as a blacksmith prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 18, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private - . Promoted to Corporal prior to January 1, 1863. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant in September, 1863. Appointed Musician on October 10, 1863. Reported present in May-August, 1864. Reduced to ranks on an unspecified date. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

DELLINGER, ADAM, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 42, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, December 9, 1864, with chronic diarrhoea. Furloughed for sixty days on December 31, 1864. [Was probably wounded slightly at or near Petersburg, Virginia, in May-August, 1864.]

DELLINGER, PHILIP F., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 45, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 21, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

DIXON, JOHN, Private - Resided in Gaston County where he enlisted at age 30, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present in March-December, 1863. Wounded in the left side at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864. Returned to duty in July-August, 1864. Killed at Globe Tavern, Virginia, August 21, 1864.

DIXON, ROBERT W., Private - Born in Cleveland County* and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 26, March 15, 1862. Wounded at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862. Died on July 7, 1862, of wounds. Place of death not reported.

DORETY, JOHN HENRY, North Carolina pension records indicate that he served in this company.

ELLIOTT, JOHN A., Private - Born in Mecklenburg County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a miner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 23, March 15, 1862. Died in hospital at Raleigh on or about May 18, 1862, of disease.

ELMORE, ELI A., Private - Born in Cleveland County* where he resided as a miner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 26, March 15, 1862. Died on or about September 19, 1862, of disease. Place of death not reported.

ELMORE, EPHRAIM A., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 34, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through June, 1863. Deserted on August 2, 1863. Arrested on August 17, 1863. Returned to duty on August 31, 1.863. Reported present in September-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Wounded in the left thigh at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia. Captured in hospital at Richmond on April 3, 1865. Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, May 2, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on or about June 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

FISHER, LAWSON, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 34, March 15, 1862. Wounded at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862. Died in hospital at Mount Jackson, Virginia, on or about December 2, 1862, of "pneumonia."

FORBES, JOSEPH T., Private - Previously served as Private - in 2nd Company B of this regiment. Transferred to this company on July 1, 1864. No further records.

FORD, BELTON, Private - Born in Chester District, South Carolina, and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting at age 36, March 15, 1862. Died in hospital at Raleigh on May 15, 1862, of "measles."

FORD, JOHN WESLEY, Sergeant - Born in Chester District, South Carolina, and resided in. Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 22, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private - . Promoted to Corporal on February 1, 1863. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant on November 15, 1863. Wounded: near Petersburg, Virginia, June 18, 1864. Reported absent wounded through August, 1864. Survived the war.

FREEMAN, RILEY W., Private - Born in Union County* and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a miner prior to enlisting n Lincoln County at age 24, March 15, 1862. Reported absent without leave in November-December, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Reported present in March-December, 1863. Wounded in the right thigh at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia. Furloughed for sixty days on or about May 27, 1864. Reported absent wounded through August, 1864. Hospitalized at Charlotte on January 27, 1865, with a gunshot wound of the. "lower left extremities." Place and date wounded not reported. Transferred to another hospital on April 14, 1865.

GRIGG, ABNER M., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 25, March 15, Mustered in as Sergeant. Wounded at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862. Reduced to ranks on July 2, 1862. Reported absent wounded from November, 1862, through August, 1863. Returned to duty in September-October, Reported absent wounded in November-December, 1863, and May-June, 1864. Reported absent on detached service at Charlotte in July-August, 1864. Hospitalized at Charlotte on December 20, 1864, with an ulcer of the left ankle and was furloughed on December 30, 1864.

GRIGG, ELI C, Private - Previously served as Private - in Company C, 15th Regiment N.C. Troops (5th Regiment N.C. Volunteers). Transferred to this company on or about September 1, 1862. Wounded in the left arm at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Left arm amputated. Retired to the Invalid Corps on December 15, 1864.

GRIGG, WILLIAM D., Private - Born in Illinois and resided in Cleveland County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Cleveland or Lincoln County at age 28, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private - . Promoted to Sergeant on February 1, 1863. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Reduced to ranks in September-October, 1863. Reported present in May-August, 1864. Captured by the enemy on an unspecified date. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland. Released at Point Lookout on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. [Was probably wounded slightly at or near Petersburg, Virginia, in May-August, 1864.]

GUFFEY, WILLIAM T., Private - Born in Rutherford County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Gaston County at age 23, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. [During the siege of Petersburg "Private - William Guffey . . . while rubbing up his field piece, as he was pleased to call his rifle, had the misfortune to have it smashed by a mortar shell. Seeing the shell, with the fuse burning rapidly and almost ready to explode, he cried out, 'Why, there is the darned old thing frying now, and grabbing it up, threw it over the breastworks." Clark's Regiments, Volume V, page 15.]

HAFNER, GEORGE W., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 29, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Sergeant. Reduced to ranks on February 13, 1863. Reported present from November, 1862, through June, 1863. Deserted on August 2, 1863. Reported under arrest in September-December, 1863. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Reported present in May-August, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

HAFNER, LAWSON, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 36, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present in March-December, 1863. Killed at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, on or about May 16, 1864.

HAGANS, WARREN S., Private - Born in Lincoln County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 22, March 15, 1862. Captured at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862, Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor, July 6, 1862. Transferred to Fort Delaware, Delaware, July 9, 1362. Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, where he was received on July 12, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on August 5, 1862. Died in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, November 14, 1862, of "typhoid fever."

HANNA, Q. T., Private - Resided in Davidson County where he enlisted on January 1, 1864, for the war. Deserted to the enemy on or about June 11, 1864. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 23, 1864. Released at Elmira on or about September 19, 1864, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HARMON, JACOB H., Private - Born in Cleveland County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 18, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Deserted to the enemy on or about June 11, 1864. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 23, 1864. Released at Elmira on September 19, 1864, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HARMON, JOHN L., Private - Resided in Gaston County where he enlisted at age 29, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in March-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HARTMAN, NATHAN C, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 24, March 15, 1862. Wounded at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862. Reported absent without leave in November-December, 1862. Died on March 4 or March 8, 1863, of "excess of morphia."

HELMS, WILLIAM, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 37, March 15, 1862. Reported absent without leave in November- December, 1862. Reported absent sick in January-June, 1863. Hospitalized on August 28, 1863, with a gunshot wound of the left thigh. Place and date wounded not reported. Furloughed on October 5, 1863. Reported absent sick in November-December, 1863, and May- August, 1864.

HINMAN, SAMUEL, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 32, February 15, 1863, for the war. Reported present in March-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HOGAN, WARREN, North Carolina pension records indicate that he served in this company.

HOUSER, DANIEL R., Corporal Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 22, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private - . Hospitalized on July 19, 1862, with diarrhoea. Returned to duty on September 2, Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Promoted to Corporal on October 10, Wounded at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia, June 2, Reported absent wounded through July, 1864. His transfer to Company F, 17th Regiment South Carolina Infantry, was approved on August 8, 1864; however, he died at home in Lincoln County on August 1, 1864, of disease.

HOUSER, EMANUEL, Private - Enlisted at Camp Stokes at age 38, October 27, 1864, for the war. Detailed as a blacksmith on January 11, 1865. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

HOUSER, FRANKLIN A., Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 37, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present in March-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Wounded in the scalp at or near Fort Stedman, Virginia, on or about March 25, 1865. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia. Captured in hospital at Richmond on April 3, 1865. Transferred to Newport News, Virginia, April 23, 1865 Released at Newport News on June 30, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HOUSER, JACOB, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted on April 1, 1864, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in May-August, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HOUSER, JOSEPH, Corporal - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 18, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private - . Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Promoted to Corporal subsequent to August 31, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HOUSER, LAWSON, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 18 February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Captured at or near Five Forks, Virginia, on or about April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. "His comrades name him among the bravest of the brave. He was of sunny disposition, true to conviction and loyal to duty."

HOUSER, THOMAS, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 17. February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May August, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

HOYLE, B. W., Private - Resided in Lincoln County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 37, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in March-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Reported in hospital at Danville, Virginia, April 5, 1865, with debilitas. No further records.

HOYLE, JOHN S., Private - Born in Lincoln County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 23, March 15, 1862. No further records.

HOYLE, PETER C, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 49, March 15, 1862. Wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, where he died on September 30, 1862, of wounds.

HOYLE, SAMUEL J., Private - Resided in Lincoln County and enlisted at age 21, March 15, 1862. Transferred to Company E, 34th Regiment N.C. Troops, on or about October 6, 1862, in exchange for Private - Thomas H. Baxter.

HUFFSTETLER, HENRY C, Private - Born in Lincoln County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a blacksmith prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 20, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Deserted to the enemy on or about June 11, 1864. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 23, 1864. Released at Elmira on September 19, 1864, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HULL, WILLIAM, Private - Resided in Catawba County where he enlisted at age 37, June 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present in July-December, 1863. Killed at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864.

HUSS, JACOB, Private - Place and date of enlistment not reported; however, he probably enlisted subsequent to August 31, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 4, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HUTCHINSON, DAVID W., Private - Born in Mecklenburg County and resided in Gaston County prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 40, March 15, 1862. Reported absent without leave in November-December, 1862. Reported absent sick in January-October, 1863. Reported present in November-December, 1863. Deserted to the enemy on or about June 9, 1864. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 23, 1864. Released at Elmira on September 19, 1864, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

JACKSON, ANDREW, North Carolina pension records indicate that he served in this company.

JACKSON, DRURY S., Private - Born in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 22, March 15, 1862. Wounded in the neck at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Reported absent wounded through February, 1863. Returned to duty in March-April, 1863. Reported present in May-December, 1863, and May- August, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia. March 13, 1865, with an unspecified complaint. Transferred to Danville, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Paroled at Lynchburg, Virginia, on or about April 15, 1865.

JACKSON, SOLOMON L., Private - Born in Spartanburg District or York District, South Carolina, and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 24, March 15, 1862. Died in hospital at Raleigh on or about June 8, 1862, of "pneumonia."

JETTON, CHARLES P., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a student prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 16, March 15, 1862. Wounded at King's School House, Virginia, June 25, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864 Survived the war.

JETTON, GEORGE M., Private - Resided in Lincoln County. Place and date of enlistment not reported; however, he probably enlisted subsequent to August 31, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 14, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

JOHNSON, A. T., Private - Resided in Johnston County where he enlisted at age 30, June 1, 1863, for the war. Deserted on or about August 20, 1863.

JOHNSON, C, Private - Resided in Johnston County and enlisted at age 32, June 1, 1863, for the war. Discharged on July 1, 1863. Reason discharged not reported.

JOHNSON, J. J., Private - Resided in Johnston County and enlisted in Wake County at age 27, June 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in July-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Was absent sick during most of that period. No further records.

JOHNSON, JOHN A., Private - - Resided in Johnston County where he enlisted at age 19, June 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present in July-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, in November, 1864, with chronic diarrhoea. "Caught gambling" while a hospital patient in Richmond and was placed under arrest. Returned to duty on or about December 7, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. [North Carolina pension records indicate that he was wounded near Petersburg, Virginia, in January. 1865.]

KANIPE, HENRY, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 28, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

LACKEY, DAVID, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 31, March 15, 1862. Discharged on November 2, 1862. Reason discharged not reported.

LANGDON, ZACHARIAH, Private - Resided in Johnston County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Johnston County at age 38, June 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present in June-December, 1863. Wounded at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, on or about May 16, 1864. Returned to duty prior to July 1, 1864. Deserted on August 11, 1864.

LEDFORD, JAMES E., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 23, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. Served as a teamster during much of the war.

LEDFORD, JEFF C, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 22, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-June, 1864. Killed at or near Petersburg, Virginia, July 10, 1864.

LENHARDT, JACOB N., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 30, March 15, 1862. Captured at Frederick, Maryland, September 12, 1862. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware. Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, October 2, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on November 10, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through June, 1863. Deserted on August 2, 1863. Arrested on August 17, 1863. Returned to duty on August 31, 1863. Reported present in September-December, 1863, and May-June, 1864. Killed at or near Globe Tavern, Virginia, on or about August 21, 1864.

LENHARDT, JOHN W., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 35, March 15, 1862. Wounded in the right hip at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Deserted on August 2, 1863. Arrested on August 17, 1863. Returned to duty on August 31, 1863. Reported present in September-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, October 14, 1864, of "dysenteria (acuta)."

LENHARDT, JOSEPH, Private - Enlisted in Lincoln County on April 1, 1864, for the war. Reported present through August, 1864. [Was probably wounded slightly at or near Petersburg, Virginia, in May-August, 1864.]

LEONARD, FRANKLIN J., Private - Resided in Lincoln County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 40, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present in March-December, 1863. Wounded severely in the hip near Petersburg, Virginia, on or about June 21, 1864. Reported absent wounded through August, 1864. No further records.

LEONHARDT, CALVIN, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 16, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present in March-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864.

LITTON, ISAAC, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 43, September 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present in September-December, 1863, and May-June, 1864. Killed at the Battle of the Crater, near Petersburg, Virginia, July 30, 1864.

LOWE, JOHN, Private - Resided in Gaston County and enlisted in Lincoln County on April 1, 1864, for the war. Wounded in the finger prior to July 1, 1864. Place and date wounded not reported. Returned to duty in July-August, 1864. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

LOWE, JOHN A., 1st Sergeant - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 25, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Sergeant. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Promoted to 1st Sergeant on November 15, 1863. Reported present or accounted for in May-August, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, December 8, 1864, with acute rheumatism. Returned to duty on December 13, 1864. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

LOWE, MARCUS, Private - Born in Lincoln County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 23, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, October 2, 1864, with an unspecified complaint. Transferred to another hospital on October 3, 1864. No further records.

MABURY, JOHN T., Private - Born in Gaston County* and was by occupation a miner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 19, March 15, 1862. Died in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, July 29, 1862, of "ty[phoid] febris."

McDONALD, STEPHEN J., Private - - Resided in Lincoln or Cherokee County and enlisted in Lincoln County at age 23, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in March-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Deserted to the enemy on or about September 17, 1864. Confined at Washington, D.C., September 22, 1864. Released on an unspecified date after taking the Oath of Allegiance. [Probably served for a time as drillmaster of this company or regiment.]

MASSAGEE, ABNER, Private - Resided in Lincoln County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 38, February 11, 1863, for the war. Deserted on or about April 10, 1863. Apprehended on an unspecified date. Reported in confinement until July 17, 1863, when he was hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, with scorbutus. Reported absent sick through October, 11863. Returned to duty in November-December, 1863. Killed while on picket duty near Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16 or June 20, 1864.

MAUNEY, NOAH H., Corporal - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 29, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Corporal. Reduced to ranks on July 1, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Promoted to Corporal subsequent to August 31, 1864. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 29, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

MAYFIELD, ROBERT N., Private - Born in Rutherford County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a miner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 58, March 15, 1862. Reported absent without leave in November-December, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Reported present or accounted for in March-August, 1863. Discharged on October 20, 1863, by reason of "general debility and old age."

MAYFIELD, THOMAS, Private - Resided in Gaston County and enlisted at age 20, March 15, 1862. Died in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, June 27, 1862, of "pneumonia."

MAYFIELD, WILLIAM N., Private - Born in Rutherford County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a miner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 18, March 15, 1862. Died on July 11, 1862, of disease. Place of death not reported.

MICHAEL, JOHN M., Sergeant - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 38, February 11, 1863, for the war. Mustered in as Private - . Reported present in March-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Promoted to Sergeant subsequent to August 31, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 15, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. [North Carolina pension records indicate that he was wounded in the abdomen by a piece of shell at Petersburg, Virginia, on an unspecified date.]

MOORE, JOHN, Private - Resided in Johnston County where he enlisted at age 19, June 1, 1863, for the war. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, August 9, 1863, of "diarrhoea chro[nic]."

OVERCASH, CALEB, Private - Enlisted in Lincoln County on April 1, 1864, for the war. Wounded near Petersburg, Virginia, June 16-18, 1864. Returned to duty prior to July 1, 1864. Reported absent sick in July-August, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, February 24, 1865, with an unspecified complaint. Transferred to another hospital on February 25, 1865. No further records.

OWENS, ANDREW, Private - Enlisted in Lincoln County on November 1, 1863, for the war. Killed at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864.

PAGE, ELIAS, Private - Enlisted in Lincoln County on November 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present in November-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. [Was probably wounded slightly at or near Petersburg, Virginia, in May-August, 1864]

PARDEW, ELBERT M., Private - Resided in Wilkes County and enlisted in Wake County at age 19, October 19, 1863, for the war. Reported absent sick in November-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. [North Carolina pension records indicate that he was wounded in the right leg and right arm at or near Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, in June, 186(4).]

PARKER, JACKSON, Private - Born in Cleveland County* and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 22, March 15, 1862. Died on May 15, 1862, of disease. Place of death not reported.

PUTNAM, A. C, Private - Previously served as Private - in Company G of this regiment. Transferred to this company prior to September 17, 1862, when he was transferred to Company C, 15th Regiment N.C. Troops (5th Regiment N.C. Volunteers).

RABB, WILLIAM M., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer or blacksmith prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 26, March 15, 1862. Wounded in the left hand at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862. Middle finger amputated. Discharged on November 7, 1862, by reason of disability from wounds. "The flexor muscles of the ring and index fingers are so rigidly contracted as to almost destroy the functions of [the] hand." [May have served later as Private - in Company E, 34th Regiment N.C. Troops.]

REEP, GEORGE, Private - Resided in Lincoln County. Place and date of enlistment not reported; however, he probably enlisted subsequent to August 31, 1864. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 17, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

SELTON, C. P., Private - Place and date of enlistment not reported; however, he probably enlisted subsequent to August 31, 1864. Paroled at Burkeville, Virginia, April 14-17, 1865.

SHELL, WILLIAM HENRY, Sergeant - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 22, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Corpora!. Captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Paroled on September 30, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Promoted to Sergeant on February 1, 1863. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-June, 1864. Wounded in the breast at the Battle of the Crater, near Petersburg, Virginia, July 30, 1864. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, October 7, 1864, with acute colitis. Furloughed for sixty days on December 16, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond on March 16, 1865, with remittent fever. Captured in hospital at Richmond on April 3, 1865. Transferred to Newport News, Virginia, April 23, 1865. Released at Newport News on June 30, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

SHEPHERD, WILLIAM R., Private - Born in Rockingham County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 16, March 15, 1862. Discharged on or about July 10, 1862, by reason of being underage.

SHERRILL, GABRIEL POWELL, Corporal - Previously served as Private - in Company K, 1st Regiment N.C. Infantry (6 months, 1861). Enlisted in this company in Catawba County on February 11, 1863, for the war. Mustered in as Private - . Reported present in March-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Promoted to Corporal on June 11, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 30, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

SHERRILL, JOHN NELSON, Private - Enlisted on or about September 15, 1864, for the war. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Died at Point Lookout on May 3, 1865, of "int[ermittent] fever."

SHULL, CHARLES W., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 28, March 15, 1862. Reported absent without leave in November-December, 1862. Reported absent sick in January-February, 1863. Returned to duty prior to May 1, 1863. Deserted in May or early June, 1863. Court-martialed on June 10, 1863, for desertion and sentenced to be shot. Reported in confinement in September-December, 1863, and May-June, 1864. Apparently remained under sentence of death during that period. Sentence remitted or. July 20, 1864, for volunteer service in the defense of Richmond against the Sheridan raid the previous May. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Reported absent wounded in August, 1864. Place and date wounded not reported. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 20, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. [North Carolina pension records indicate that he was wounded in the right leg near Petersburg, Virginia, in 186(4).]

SHULL, MOSES, Private - Resided in Lincoln County and was by occupation a farmer. Place and date of enlistment not reported, however, he probably enlisted subsequent to August 31, 1864. Was about 40 years of age at time of enlistment. Wounded in the neck and/or right hip and captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Hospitalized at Washington, D.C., March 30, 1865. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, April 17, 1865. Transferred to Elmira, New York, May 1, 1865. Released at Elmira on July 7, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

SHULL, PEARSON, Private - Previously served as Private - in Company E, 34th Regiment N.C. Troops. Enlisted in this company in Lincoln County on March 15, 1862. Captured at Frederick, Maryland, September 12, 1862. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware. Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, October 2, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on November 10, 1862. Discharged on November 12, 1862, by reason of "physical disability."

SIMPSON, EVEN, Private - Resided in Gaston County and enlisted at age 30, March 15, 1862. Killed at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862.

SNOWDEN, W. G., Private - Enlisted in Lincoln County on November 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present in November-December, 1863. Wounded at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864. Reported absent wounded through August, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, March 4, 1865, with pneumonia. Furloughed for sixty days on March 31, 1865.

SPRATT, JOSEPH L., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 17, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through June, 1863. Deserted on August 2, 1863. Arrested on August 17, 1863. Returned to duty on August 31, 1863. Reported present in September-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Washington, DC. Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, where he arrived on March 31, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on May 14, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

STOGNER, HOLDEN, Private - Born in Stanly County* and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation an engineer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 38, March 15, 1862. Wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Died in hospital near Sharpsburg on or about the same date of wounds.

TAYLOR, A. JACKSON, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 40, February 11, 1863, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in March-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Wounded in the left hip and/or back at or near Fort Stedman, Virginia, on or about March 25, 1865. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia. Captured in hospital at Richmond on April 3, 1865. Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, May 2, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 26, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

TIMMS, BENJAMIN, Private - Born in Chester District, South Carolina, and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 20, March 15, 1862. Mustered in as Private - . Promoted to Corporal on February 1, 1863. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Reduced to ranks in January-June, 1864. Reported present in May-August, 1864.

TIMMS, JOHN, Private - Resided in Gaston County where he enlisted at age 38, June 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present or accounted for in June-December, 1863, and May-June, 1864. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, July 21 or August 1, 1864, of disease.

TOWERY, GEORGE W., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 27, March 15, 1862. Captured at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862. Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor, July 6, 1862. Transferred to Fort Delaware, Delaware, July 9, 1862. Exchanged at Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, August 5, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Wounded slightly at or near Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, on or about May 16, 1864. Returned to duty prior to July 1, 1864. Reported present in July-August, 1864.

TOWERY, JOSEPH, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 23, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through April, 1863. Died in hospital at Goldsboro on June 15, 1863, of "febris typhoides."

TRAMMEL, JAMES, Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 17, March 15, 1863, for the war. Reported present in April-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Captured at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 21, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

TRAMMEL, SAMUEL, Private - Born in Union District, South Carolina, and resided in Lincoln County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 21, March 15, 1862. Killed at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862.

TRAMMEL, THOMAS, Private - Born in Union District, South Carolina, and resided in Lincoln County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 54, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November. 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

USERY, HAMPTON, Private - Born in Anson County and resided in Cleveland or Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting at age 38, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland. April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout or June 21, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

WARD, MILES A., Private - Born in Lincoln County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 54. March 15, 1862. Captured at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862. Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor, July 6, 1862. Transferred to Fort Delaware, Delaware, July 9, 1862. Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, where he was received on July 12, 1862. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on August 5. 1862. Died in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, on or about October 9, 1862, of "scarlatina" or "dropsy."

WEHUNT, CALEB, Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 23, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862. through December, 1863, and in May-June, 1864. Killed at or near Petersburg, Virginia, August 10, 1864.

WHETSTINE, GEORGE W., Private - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 25, March 15, 1862. Discharged from service on September 1, 1862, by reason of "ch[ronic] diarrhoea" and/or "chronic enteritis" with "very great" emaciation.

WHITE, CALVIN, Private - Resided in Cleveland County and enlisted in Lincoln County at age 18, September 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present in September-December, 1863. Wounded at or near Petersburg, Virginia, June 16-18, 1864. Returned to duty prior to July 1, 1864. Reported present in July-August, 1864.

WHITE, DAVID, Private - Born in Rutherford County and resided in Cleveland or Lincoln County where he was by occupation a wagoner prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 42, March 15, 1862. Reported present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December, 1863, and in May-August, 1864. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 21, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

WILLIS, W. J., Private - Enlisted in Lincoln County on November 1, 1863, for the war. Reported present through December, 1863. No further records.

WILSON, ALEXANDER H., Private - torn in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 35, March 15, 1862. Killed at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862.

WILSON, MAXWELL, Private - - Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 44, March 15, 862. Mustered in as Sergeant. Reduced to ranks on February 1, 1863. Reported present from November, 1862, through February, 1863. Discharged on May 1, 1863, after providing a substitute.

WILSON, N. B., Private - Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 16, March 15, 1863, for the war as a substitute. Reported present or accounted for in April-December, 1863. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, June 24, 1864, of "febris typh[oid]."

WINECOFF, DANIEL, Private - Resided in Cabarrus County and was by occupation a farm laborer. Place and date of enlistment not reported; however, he probably enlisted subsequent to August 31, 1864, Was about 48 years of age at time of enlistment. Captured at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 5, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 21, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

WINTERS, JOHN W., Private - Born in Gaston County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 16, March 15, 1862. Reported present from November, 1862, through December, 1863. Killed at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864.

WRAY, JAMES CALVIN, Private - Born in York District, South Carolina, and resided in Gaston County prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 16, March 15, 1862. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, September 27, 1862, with a gunshot wound. Place and date wounded not reported. Furloughed for thirty days on October 10, 1862. Reported absent without leave on or about November 10, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Reported present in March-December, 1863, and May-August, 1864. Deserted to the enemy on or about February 14, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C., February 20, 1865. Released on an unspecified date after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

WRIGHT, HENRY, Private - Born in York District, South Carolina, and resided in Lincoln County where he was by occupation a farrier prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 50, March 15, 1862. Died on June 1.5, 1862, of disease. Place of death not reported.

All of the above material is from North Carolina Troops-A Roster 1861-1865, a publication of the Historical Publications Section, Division of Archives and History, NC Department of Cultural Resources. All rights reserved. [Vol. 12, pg. 126-138].

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