This is a Grandfather of mine.

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He enlisted in Robeson County at age 20 on 5/18/1861. He was present or accounted for until captured at Spotsylvania Court House, on 5/12/1864. He was confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until transferred to Elmira, New York on 8/3/1864. He was released at Elmira on 6/14/1865.

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1839 – 1922. He stood 5’ 7 1/4”, blue eyes, dark hair, dark complexion and was a farmer. He enlisted as a private on Jun 15, 1861. On Oct 29, 1862 he is shown being sick at the 3d Division Hospital Camp Winder, Richmond Va. and deserting the hospital on Nov 27, 1862and returning to his unit. He was promoted to 4th Sergeant on Dec 7, 1862. He was promoted to 3rd Sergeant on Jan 23, 1863. He was reported missing at Hagerstown Md on Jul 12, 1863. He was captured by the 23rd Ill on Jul 14, 1863/ He was sent to Camp Chase on Jul 22, 1863 and then taken to Williamsport Md. He escaped on Sep 20, 1864 from prison. In Jul / Aug 1864 he is listed as absent and sick. He deserted on Mar 8, 1865 to the US Army of the Potomac. On Mar 10, 1865 he was transferred from the Army of the James to Burlington Mo after taken the oath.

Parents:
• Duncan Bullard 1812 – 1891 son of Catherine Melvin Bullard, daughter of John Thomas Melvin, son of Daniel James Melvin.
• Nancy Jane Smith 1815 – 1902

Sep 13, 1837 – Feb 14, 1897. He stood 5” 10 ¾” had blue eyes, light complexion, dark hair and was a farmer. He enlisted Jun 15, 1861 as a private at age 23. On Nov 1, 1862 he was promoted to 1st Sergeant. On Jan 23, 1863 he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. He was taken prisoner at Spotsylvania Court House on May 12, 1864. He was taken to Belle Plain VA and transferred to Fort Delaware Del on May17, 1864. He was transferred to Hilton Head SC on Aug 20, 1864. He was transferred to Fort Pulaski Ga on Oct 20, 1864 and sent back to Hilton Head SC in Nov 1864. He was transferred to Fort Delaware Del from Hilton Head SC on Mar 12, 1865. He was released from Fort Delaware on Jun 16, 1865 after taken the Oath of Allegiance. He became a Reverend after the war.


Parents:
• Duncan Bullard 1812 – 1891 son of Catherine Melvin Bullard, daughter of John Thomas Melvin, son of Daniel James Melvin.
• Nancy Jane Smith 1815 – 1902

1828 – Oct 24, 1887. Enlisted Jun 15, 1861 at age 32. Discharged on Sep 16, 1862.

Parents:
• Henry Bullard 1791 – 1873
• Catherine K Melvin 1791 – 1864, daughter of Sheriff James Melvin, son of John Thomas Melvin, son of Daniel James Melvin

eli is my 2 grand father

Mar 7, 1839 – Apr 26, 1899 Enlisted July 23, 1862 at age 22. Discharged Oct 16, 1861.

Parents:
• John Phillip Reeves
• Jane Elizabeth Reeves, daughter of John Thomas Melvin, son of Daniel James Melvin

1838 – 1870 Enlisted Jun 15, 1861 at age 24 and stood 5’ 10 ¾” and he was a laborer. Promoted to corporal on Nov, 1861. He was wounded by a gunshot to his left shoulder joint on May 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville and taken to General Hospital No 24 (General Hospital #24 was also called Moore’s Hospital, Harwood’s Hospital, and North Carolina hospital) located on the southwest corner of 26th and Main Streets in Richmond on May 10, 1863. He was furloughed for 60 days on Sept 5, 1863 and sent home to recover from wounds. His sick furlough was extended another 50 days on July 12, 1864. He was retired on Nov 24, 1864 from his wound.

Parents:
• John Phillip Reeves
• Jane Elizabeth Reeves, daughter of John Thomas Melvin, son of Daniel James Melvin

1820 – 1880. Enlisted on Jul 23 1861 and was mustered out on Sep 15, 1861 for disability.

Parents:
• John Isham Smith 1795 – 1835
• Catherine Melvin Smith McDuffie 1802 – 1876 daughter of Daniel James Melvin Jr son of Daniel James Melvin.
• Step Father John McDuffie 1792 - 1862

1821 – 1864. He stood 6’, blue eyes, sallow complexion and was a farmer. He enlisted on 23 Jul 1861 for a period of 12 months which was later changed to the duration by the Conscription Act. He was admitted to CSA General Military Hospital No: 4 in Wilmington NC on 17 Mar 1862 for syphilis and was released back to duty on 29 Mar, 1862. He was captured at New Hanover Court House on 27 May, 1862. On 12 May, 1864 he was captured at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia and taken to Point Lookout Md. He was taken to Elmira NY on 3 Aug, 1864 where he died 23 Sep 1864 of chronic diarrhea.


Parents:
• Christopher M Sutton Jr. 1740 – 1836
• Susannah Melvin Sutton, daughter of Daniel James Melvin Sr.

Buried: Woodlawn National Cemetery Elmira, New York grave 355

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Born Dec 24, 1825 in Ruskin, Bladen County North Carolina. He was killed May 27, 1862 at New Hanover leading Company B in a charge against the enemy lines. He was a veteran of the Mexican - American War

From the book Doctor to the Front, the Recollections of a Confederate Surgeon Thomas Fanning Wood edited by Donald B. Koonce. Page 25 and 26 - "I remember with what interest we questioned Captain Sikes, an old veteran of the Mexican War, who commanded one of our companies. He looked upon fighting as a serious business, and his accounts of what he had witnessed in Mexico did not tend to sharpen our appetites for it. The next day, the poor fellow was instantly killed in battle"

Buried in unmarked grave at Woodland Cemetery in Ashland VA

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William was born 3 Aug 1841 in Morehead City, Carteret Co. NC. He has 27 items in his archival record. He enlisted in April 1861 in Co C Columbus Guards #3 in 8th Regiment NC Troops. This designation was changed on 14 Nov 1861 to Co C 18th NC Infantry. He enlisted at Bug Hill 1 May 1861 by Capt. Forney George. Mustered at Fort Caswell 20 July 1861. He is described as 20 years old, a Laborer at 5 feet 11/1/2 inches tall. He was assigned to Generals Branch & Lanes Brigades.

Oct 1862 he is absent detailed as a nurse at the regimental hospital as a nurse. Dec 1862 sick in hospital. 3 July 1863 wounded at Gettysburg and captured. Taken to Fort Delaware and exchanged 31 July 1863. On 11 Feb 1865 he is given a leave of indulgence.

He died 26 Feb 1914 at Wampee, Horry Co, South Carolina and buried in the Forest Lawn Cem. at that place.

Battles: Hanover Court House, Seven Days, Antietam/ Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Bristo Station, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Siege of Petersburg & Last fight at Appomattox.

May he rest in peace Deo Vindice, He was related to me thru my Thomas line via a long-ago marriage too Temperance Belinda Lay.

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Captured at Spotsylvania Courthouse. Died Oct 3, 1864 at Elmira, NY.

Died at Elmira, NY

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Pvt. Burwell Hudson, b. 9 Jul 1832, Stanly County, NC. d. KIA 1862. Brother to Pvt. Elijah Spurgeon Hudson also of Co. C, 18th NC.

Pvt. Elijah Spurgeon Hudson Co C, 18th NC Reg.
b. 9 Nov 1834 Stanly County, NC d. 15 Jul 1917 Stanly County, NC.

He was born 1838 in Columbus County, NC. He enlisted April 24, 1861 in Columbus County, NC and on same day mustered into Company C, NC 18th Infantry. He was discharged for disability on May 15, 1862.

He was born in Columbus County, NC. He enlisted June 1, 1864 at Hanover Court House and mustered into Company C, NC 18th Infantry on same day. Hospitalized June 17, 1864 in Richmond, Virginia (Gunshot wound of right foot). AWOL December 15, 1864.

1839-1865 Enlisted on 24 April 1861 in Columbus County. Capture at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on 12 May 1864. Died of chronic diarrhoea on 8 Apr 1865 in Elmira Prison.

1837-1864 Enlisted on 24 April 1861 in Columbus County. Capture at the battle of The Wilderness on 6 May 1864. Died of Smallpox on 31 Dec 1864 in Elmira Prison.

Enlisted as a Private on 18 May 1861 at the age of 40.
Died on 10 Jun 1862 at Hospital, Goldsboro, NC. Cause not stated.

Enlisted as a Private on 7 October 1861 at the age of 26.
Wounded in June 1862 during the Seven Days Battles.
Deserted on 25 March 1863.

Enlisted as a Private on 9 August 1861 at the age of 22.
Captured at Petersburg, VA on 28 July 1864.
Transferred to Elmira Prison on 8 August 1864.
Died of chronic diarrhea on 28 September 1864 at Elmira, NY.

Enlisted as a Private on 7 October 1861 at the age of 19.
Killed on 27 May 1862 at Hanover Court House, VA from a compound fracture of the tibia.

Buried at Pisgah Cemetery in Bethlehem, NC

Born Jan 18, 1931
Died Apr 20, 1915

Married to Susan M Hall

Born May 12, 1832
Died Apr 03, 1913

Grandfather to Lorena Hall Newton(mother to Katharine Newton)

Enlisted on 18 May 1861 at the age of 21.
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 10 Oct 1862.
Promoted to Full 3rd Lieutenant on 13 Dec 1862.
Captured at Gettysburg, PA on 3 July 1863.
Sent for exchange on 14 March 1865 at Point Lookout.

Enlisted as a Private on 14 August 1861 at the age of 28.
Promoted to Full Corporal on 13 Dec 1862.

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Enlisted on 5/18/1861 into D company at the age of 20

Enlisted as a Private on 7 October 1861 at the age of 21.
Deserted on March 25, 1863.

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This was my great-grandfather.

Enlisted as a Private on 14 August 1861 at the age of 21 at Camp Wyatt.
Died from wounds Company D, 18th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 24 Jul 1863.

He enlisted in the ''Robeson Rifle Guards'' from 5/8/1861 to 2/1865. He was wounded on 5/27/1862 at Hanover Court House, Virginia, and returned to duty on 1/30/1863. He was captured and became a prisoner of war on 5/6/1864 at Wilderness, Virginia, and confined on 5/8/1864 at Point Lookout, Maryland. They transferred him on 8/3/1864 to Elmira, New York where he took an oath of Allegiance to the Union on 6/12/1865 and was released.

Enlisted
August 22,1862 Captured May 3 1863 Battle if Chancellorsville and exchanged Captured again ar Spottsylvania Court House,Va May 12,1864 Sent from Point Lookout Maryland to Elmira, N.Y. Exchanged and returned to the Army in Va where he died 3 /27/ 1865 Brother of Rhoda Proffit Land wife of Rev Linville Land of Wilkes County N.C.

Only one of 4 sons of William and Mary Profitt to survive the war Brother of Rhoda Proffit Land wife of Rev Linville Land ( a 1st cousin of my gr,gr,grandfather,David Land ) of Wilkes County N.C. Enlisted Aug 22,1862 ' on the rolls '
till 'absent wounded ' May-June 1864.

Enlisted as a Private on 5 August 1861 at the age of 25.
Killed on 23 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA.

Enlisted as a Private on 5 August 1861 at the age of 21.
Wounded at Cold Harbor, VA.

Enlisted as a Corporal on 18 May 1861 at the age of 23.
Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on 24 April 1862.
Wounded at Hanover Court House, VA on 27 May 1862.
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 13 December 1862.
Wounded at Chancellorsville, VA.
Captured on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.

Enlisted as a Private on 9 August 1861 at the age of 20.
Deserted on 23 February 1865.

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John married Ann Ledden,Jan.1859

Padgett, George R., Private
Company E, 18th North Carolina Infantry
“The Moore’s Creek Riflemen”

Resided in Rutherford County and enlisted at Camp Hill on August 15, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Mount Jackson, Virginia, February 1, 1863, of disease.

Born: December 22, 1842 in Rutherford Co., NC
Died: February 2, 1863 in Mount Jackson, VA
Buried: Our Soldiers Cemetery, Mount Jackson, VA
Married: unknown
Children: unknown
Occupation: unknown

CSA 18th NC INF REG, POW at Elmira Prison Camp, NY grave #780 died 1864 there.

Born 9/29/1835 in Canetuck, New Hanover Co., NC. Wounded 5/27/1862 at Hanover Courthouse Va. Died 8/29/1862 at his father's home in Canetuck. Alonzo was my gg-grandmother's brother, and the first of three brothers killed during the war.

KIA Hanover Courthouse 5/27/1862. Enlisted 5/17/1861 at Lower Black River, New Hanover Co., NC. Bradley was my gg-grandmother's 1st cousin.

Enlisted Co E, 18th NC at Camp Wyatt, 9/10/1861.
wounded Pickett's Charge, Gettysburg 7/3/1863, and returned to duty.
Captured at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Va. 5/12/1864 and confined at Point Lookout, Md.
Transferred to Elmira Prison 8/3/1864
Released 6/12/1865 after taking oath of allegiance. Charles was my gg-grandmother's 1st cousin.

Enlisted Co E 18th NC at Lower Black River, New Hanover Co, 5/17/1861.
Wounded in camp accidentally 7/27/1862. Retired to Invalid Corps 4/15/1864. Columbus, Charles, James and Bradley were all brothers and 1st cousins of my gg-grandmother Josephine Pridgen Blake.

Wounded in the shoulder and leg during Pickett's Charge 3 July 1863. Died in a Union hospital 15 July 1863.
Brother to Isaiah, Alonzo and my gg-grandmother.

Killed at Five Forks during Union breakthrough of Confederate lines 2 April, 1865. Wife Mary Elizabeth (Herring) Pridgen applied for and received his pension 22 June, 1885. Brother of my gg-grandmother.

Enlisted Camp Wyatt 15 Aug 1861. Wounded Frayser's Farm 30 June 1862. Wounded Chancellorsville 3 May 1863. Promoted Corporal Jan 1865. My gg-grandmother's 1st cousin.

Wounded at Deep Bottom Va. 28 July, 1864.

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Enlisted as a Private on 4 March 1862 at the age of 28.
Killed on 14 March 1862 at New Berne, NC.

Toms, Thomas Franklin, Private
Company E 18th North Carolina Infantry
“The Moore Guards”

Enlisted at Camp Hill on July 18, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 2-3, 1863. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1863 and was present or accounted for until wounded at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, May 12, 1864. Reported absent wounded or absent on light duty through February 1865.

Born: November 16, 1843 in Rutherford Co., NC
Died: October 10, 1893 in Rutherford Co., NC
Buried: Mount Lebanon Baptist, Rutherford Co., NC
Married: Orra Kate Harrill
Children: 12
Occupation: unknown

William Davenport Wiseman was born in Yancey County NC, present day Avery County in 1836. His father and mother was Alexander and Delilah Fox Wiseman. Williams younger brother, Aaron was already in service when William joined the CSA army at the Age of 25, July 18, 1862. William had moved away from the home place and was living near Henrietta, Rutherford County NC. Just before going into service he and Victoria Durham were married and they moved to High Shoals, Rutherford County. William was in Company E of the 18th Reg. NC state troops. He remained with that unit until discharged at end of war. I do not have day to day events but they must have been rough. Many battles and many casualties. William lived out his days and raised a large family at High Shoals. Died December 1, 1901. He and Victoria were laid to rest at High Shoals Baptist church Cemetery.

Duncan was from Richmond Co NC. He enlisted 1 June 1861 and was mustered at Wilmington NC on 15 June 1861. He was 18 years old. Co F was known as [The Scotch Guards] He was a farmer 5 foot 10 inches tall. His unit moved to Virginia and fought at Mechanicsville. He was wounded at Hanover Court house Va. on 27 May 1862. Taken as POW to Fort Monroe Va. where he died at Yorktown , York Co. Va. on 6 June 1862. His father filed for compensation on 10 June 1862. He is buried at Old Hundred Cem. Laurel Hill, Scotland Co. NC.

Padgett, Crowell A. Churchwell, Private
Company F, 18th North Carolina Infantry
“The Scotch Boys”

Enlisted on August 20, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until killed at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863.

Born: about 1834
Died: May 3, 1863
Buried: unknown
Married: Minerva Green
Children: unknown
Occupation: unknown

Residence: Occupation: Farmer
Service Record: Distinguished
Enlisted as a Private on 10 September 1862 in Wake County
Enlisted in Company F, 18th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 10 September 1862
Hospitalized on 02 October 1862 at Winchester, VA
Believed dead on 30 April 1864
Sources:
North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster. (NCRosterC) Published in 1993


-----L.P.Rash died in a hospital in Winchester Virginia in October 1862,he was buried in the Stonewall section of the Hebron Cemetery in Winchester Va. in the Nc section in grave number 155,Name on the tombstone say`s L.P.Rush(Mispelled) they also have him listed as co. A. which is also wrong.
Levi was my GG Uncle.

A 21 year-old farmer. Enlisted on 8/14/1861 at New Hanover County as a Private. On 8/14/1861 he mustered into 'G' Company,18th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry. He was listed as:
* Pow 5/27/1862 Hanover Court House, VA
* Confined 5/29/1862 Fort Columbus, NY (Estimated Day)
* Confined 5/29/1862 Point Lookout, MD ( Estimated Day)
* Exchanged 8/5/1862 Aiken's Landing, VA
* Deserted 1/30/1863 (place not stated)
* Returned 8/24/1863 (place not stated)
* Pow 5/24/1864 Hanover Court House, VA
* Paroled 3/18/1865 Boulware's Wharf, VA (And transferred)
* Hospitalized 4/3/1865 Richmond, VA
* Pow 4/3/1865 Richmond, VA
* Transferred 5/9/1865 Point Lookout, MD
* Oath of Allegiance 6/26/1865 (place not stated)
* Released 6/26/1865 Point Lookout, MD

Born in Bladen County, NC

Born: 26 OCT 1829 in Wilkes Co., NC. His paternal grandmother, Catherine Livingston Carlton was a sister to my gr,gr,gr,grandmother,Edith Livingston Land.
Enlisted on 9/8/1862 at Iredell County, NC as a Private.

On 9/8/1862 he mustered into 'G' Co. NC 18th Infantry
He died of disease on 9/14/1863


He was listed as:
* POW 7/3/1863 Gettysburg, PA
* Confined 7/5/1863 Fort Delaware, DE (Estimated day

Born: 8 APR 1841,Wilkes Co.N.C. Son of Livingston Carlton & Elizabeth Triplett. Grandson of Catherine Livingston sister to my 3rd gr grandmother,Edith Livingston Land.

Enlisted on 9/8/1862 at Iredell County, NC as a Private.

On 9/8/1862 he mustered into 'G' Co. NC 18th Infantry
He died of disease as POW on 2/6/1865 at Elmira, NY
(Died of variola)


He was listed as:
* Missing 7/14/1863 Falling Waters, MD
* Returned 2/28/1864 (place not stated)
* POW 5/12/1864 Spotsylvania Court House, VA
* Confined 5/14/1864 Point Lookout, MD (Estimated day)
* Transferred 8/3/1864 Elmira, NY


Other Information:

Buried: Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, NY

Born:23 DEC 1837,son of Livingston Carlton & Eliazbeth Triplett,grandson of Thomas & Catherine Livingston Carlton. My gr,gr,gr,grandmother, Edith Livingston Land was his gr,aunt. Enlisted on 9/8/1862 at Iredell County, NC as a Private.

On 9/8/1862 he mustered into 'G' Co. NC 18th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)


He was listed as:
* Wounded 12/13/1862 Fredericksburg, VA
* Absent wounded 2/28/1865 (place not stated)

John M. Dancy was born in 1832 in Wilkes County, NC. Son of Abraham J. Dancy & Lucinda Wingler. Married Susan Brown on 26 Feb 1855. Had three children prior to the war. Enlisted in Co. G, 18th NC Infantry, aka 'The Wilmington Light Infantry' in Iredell County on 8 Sep 1862. Served in General Branch's 2nd NC Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia. Captured at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse on May 12, 1864. Confined at Elmira Prison. Died of chronic diarrhea on 3 Jan 1865 at Elmira, NY. He is buried at Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira, New York (Section Csa Site 1507).

John Dancy was the brother of my 3rd great grandfather Obadiah D. Dancy.

Enlisted 8-12-62
at Statesville,N.C. Hospitalized Nov 3,1862 ' gun-shot ' wound ' died of ' pneumonia ' Nov 10,1862 Brother of Rhoda Proffit Land wife of Rev Linville Land ( a 1st cousin of my gr,gr,grandfather,David Land ) of Wilkes County N.C.

He was born 1843 in Columbus County, NC. He enlisted April 23, 1861 in Columbus County, NC. On April 23, 1861 in mustered into Company H, NC 18th Infantry. He was wounded December 13, 1862 at Fredericksburg, Virginia. Was a POW July 28, 1864 Gravel Hill, Virginia, then transferred August 8, 1864 to Elmira, NY. Confined September 30, 1864 at Point Lookout, MD. Returned September 30, 1864 and Paroled October 30, 1864 at Elmira, NY. Transferred November 15, 1864 at Venus Point, GA, received for exchange. He died on November 15, 1864.

Born 1843 in Columbus Co., NC. Enlisted Co. H on 4/23/1861 with his 1st cousin William Henry Barefoot. See my cousin Andy Bright's info above.

Enlisted 4/23/1861, Wounded and captured at Hanover Couthouse, Va on 5/27/1862. Hospitalized at David's Island, NY. Parolled 11/1/1862. Captured 7/1/1863 at Gettysburg. Transferred and exchanged at City Point, Va 9/27/1863. Deserted Petersburg, 2/5/1865.

Residence: Columbus County, NC an 18 year-old Farmer.
He was born August 19, 1843 in Columbus County, NC. He enlisted April 23, 1861 in Columbus County, NC. On April 23, 1861 he mustered into Company H, NC 18th Infantry. Absent wounded, Hospitalized David’s Island, NY harbor. Paroled City Point, Virginia. Was wounded again May 27, 1862 at Hanover Court House, Virginia. Returned November 1, 1862. POW at Gettysburg, PA, was wounded at Gettysburg July 1, 1863. Transferred September 27, 1863 at City Point, Virginia and received for exchange. Returned September 30, 1864. He deserted on February 5, 1865. He died December 5, 1912 in Columbus County, NC.

Steven applied for and was awarded Pension in Wilkes County North Carolina in 1915.

PVT. Wesley L Bumgarner ,
Enlistment Date: 07 September 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
State Served: North Carolina
Unit Numbers: 129 129
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 07 September 1862
Enlisted in Company H, 18th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 07 September 1862.
POW on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Confined on 14 May 1864 at Point Lookout, MD (Estimated day)
Died Company H, 18th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 15 August 1864..........

Wesley`s brother Pvt. Simeon Nelson Bumgarner had enlisted in the 52nd NC company F back in March of 62 and had written a letter to his father in Apr. 62 telling him not to let his younger brother Wesley enlist unless he had to because it was near hell in camp mangum, with a lot of the men dying from mumps and measles.
So Wes was one of the reluctant ones to serve the Confederacy, He stayed home until early September ,when the Conscript detail came to Wilkes county and started rounding up the ones who hadn`t volunteered to go before....
Wes was assigned to Co. H. 18th Nc. and soon was on the front lines in Virginia when he decided to go home again, which he did in August of 63....In October of 63 he wrote a letter home saying they had caught him and were sending him back to Richmond..
He spoke of being treated like a yankee and spending time in the guardhouse in Salisbury and as he said, 'almost every guardhouse in Virginia', before he arrived at 'Castle Thunder'.
His letter of October 26 1863 informed his father that he was once again with his Regiment and the only punishment he got was a long ride on the 'Old Bull' and a few weeks in Castle Thunder.
Wesley was captured on May 8 1864 at Spotsylvania Courthouse,during the battle of the Wilderness..along with his friend and cousin James Bullis and sent to Point lookout Maryland..James survived this ordeal and informed his family of Wesley`s demise and the causes of it..

wesley`s name is engraved on the Monument at Point Lookout maryland...

The official reason for death was Chronic Diarrhea,but james Bullis,who was there with him said he was starved to death...Wesley was buried in a mass grave near the prison camp in an area noted only as 1004 B,how many men were buried there is unknown,because the union prison Guards were notorious liars...They wanted to hide the exact numbers of deaths that occured in the Northern prison camps Most of which came from intentional starving.

ENLISTMENT DATE 23 APR. 1861 ENLISTED IN COMPANY H NORTH CAROLINA 18TH INFANTRY REGIMENT ON23 APR.1861 MUSTERED OUT ON 20 MARCH 1862 (WOUNDED AT BOYDS LANDING S.C.)BROTHER OF WILLIAM JAMES HIGH AND DANIEL PINCKNEY HIGH JOHN IS BURIED SOME WHERE IN WHITEVILLE.BORN 1840 DEATH 1912

he is my great grand uncle he died at the battle of frazier,s farm still looking for grave marker. this is in his father,s bible

William was born in Salisbury, Rowan Co. NC 20 Dec 1840. He was 22 when he was conscripted 7 Sept 1862. His CMR's are noted mostly as present. He has several bouts of illness and on 16 Dec 1864 he is assigned as a Guard at the Brigade Hospital. He also served part time as a nurse. 10 March 1865 he is suffering from a leg ulcer and is given a 60 day furlough. He is captured in his sick bed and paroled 18 May 1865 at his home in Salisbury . His unit was engaged in most of the large battles in Va and NC. He is married to Elisabeth Jane Hoffner.
Note to researcher: Their is another William Hoffman's CMR's intermingled with our William: However the other William died as POW in 1865 on Hart Island in NY Harbor.

' Entered Service ' Sept.3,1862 Died ' in camp ' of ' brain fever ' March 25,1863 Along with brothers Andrew and William died while in Confederate serice Only their brother Alfred survived the war They were brothers of Rhoda Proffit Land

He was born 1835 in Columbus County, NC. He enlisted on April 23, 1861 in Columbus County, NC and on April 23, 1861 mustered into Company H, NC 18th Infantry. He was a POW May 27, 1862 at Hanover Court House, Virginia and was also wounded at Hanover Court House. He died of wounds on June 11, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia.

He was born 1839 in Columbus County, NC. He enlisted April 23, 1861 in Columbus County and mustered into Company H, NC 18th Infantry on the same day. He was wounded May 31, 1862 and returned November 30, 1862. He was killed on May 2, 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia.

He would have been a cousin the Pvt Green

I am looking for a copy of a private letter written by this man in 1862. Also any genealogy related to this man is needed.

He enlisted in 1862, was wounded at the battle of Hanover Courthouse VA and died there.

*** UPDATE ***

Letter has been found

CASEY, THOMAS MELMUTH; CO. I 18th REG. (03/25/1929-04/14/1915)

'Thomas M. Casey enlisted in Wake County on 9-10-1862. Present until wounded in the hand at Fredericksburg, VA, on 12-13-1862. Returned to duty May-June 1863. Captured at Gettysburg, PA, on 7-2-1863 and confined at Ft. Delaware, DE, Oct. 15-18, 1863. Paroled from there and transferred to Boulware's Wharf, VA, where he was received about 2-20-1865 for exchange. Reported present with a detachment of paroled and exchanged prisoners at Camp Lee near Richmond, VA, on 2-25-1865 (NCT VI, 403).
Thomas M. Casey, the son of John Casey, Jr., and Jane Walker Casey (Heritage, 310), married Nancy L. Windsor on 1-2-1854 (YCMR), the daughter of Daniel and Sally Arnold Windsor. They had six children: William Andrew, James Henry, John Melmuth, Daniel W., Mary Jane, and Sallie A Casey. Thomas died of 'LaGrippe, and pneumonia' (per Katherine Williams Hege).' -The Civil War And Yadkin County, North Carolina by Frances H. Casstevens

Ran away from home at 15 and joined Company I, the Wilmington Rifle Guards, 30th Regiment, North Carolina Militia, later redesignated the 18th North Carolina Infantry. Participated in the capture of Fort Caswell on the 16th and 17th of April 1861. He served as private for one year with the regiment and transferred to the 50th North Carolina Infantry.


Born: 24 October 1845 - Goldsboro, North Carolina
Died: 17 January 1917 - Houston, Texas
Married: Ada Hyacinth Leonard - 7 November 1874
Galveston, Texas
Occupation: Attorney

David enlisted at Fort Caswell on April 28, 1861 leaving behind a wife and 10 month old daughter. As the war progressed, he was eventually put in the President's Guard (for those unfit for field duty) but eventually was sent back to regular duty. He was paroled with his regiment at Appomattox.

David spent the next 53 years in the North Carolina State Asylum. He died there in 1918 at the age of 79.

1839 – 1863. He stood 5’ 8” and was a farmer. He enlisted on Apr 26, 1861 at age 22 with the rank of Corporal. He was demoted to Private on Nov 30, 1861, He was wounded on Dec 13, 1862 during the Fredericksburg battle. He was admitted in the Chimborazo No 3 Hospital Richmond VA on Dec 20, 1862. He was admitted in the 3d Division General Hospital Camp Winder Richmond VA on Dec 31, 1862. He was transferred to the CSA General Hospital Danville VA on Mar 14, 1863. He died of smallpox on Jun 20, 1863 at Danville Hospital. He had $21.05 in his effects at the time of his death.

Parents:
• William Thomas Jessup
• Mary Jane Melvin Jessup, daughter of Robert Melvin, son of Daniel James Melvin Jr, son of Daniel James Melvin Sr.

Buried: Confederate soldiers who died at the CSA General Hospital at Danville were buried in Green Hill Cemetery which borders the National Cemetery at Danville. However, none of the graves were marked.

1834 – 1877. He enlisted on Jun 15, 1861 at age 27. He was a farmer and stood 5’ 9” with a light complexion, light colored hair and blue eyes. He was wounded during the battle of Manassas on Aug 29, 1862. He was admitted to the CSA General Hospital in Charlottesville VA on Sep 23, 1862 with a gunshot wound to his thigh. He was discharged from service on Sep 30, 1862 due to sciatic nerve damage causing partial paralyze to his leg from the gunshot wound. His Certificate of Disability for Discharge was received on Oct6, 1862. He received his final pay on Feb 27, 1863.

Parents:
• William Thomas Jessup
• Mary Jane Melvin Jessup, daughter of Robert Melvin, son of Daniel James Melvin Jr, son of Daniel James Melvin Sr.

Enlisted 26 April 1861 at age 27
Wounded 29 Aug 1862 at 2nd Manassas
Discharged because of wounds 30 Sept 1862

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Apr 15, 1833 - Oct 15, 1903. Enlisted on April 26, 1861 at Bladen County, NC. Discharged October 1861. He was the Clerk of Superior Court of Bladen County after the war.

Parents:
• Robert Melvin 1792 - 1846 son of Daniel James Melvin Jr, son of Daniel James Melvin
• Elizabeth Herrington Born Mar 11, 1793 and died Aug 12, 1871.

1840 - Feb 28, 1898. Enlisted May 14, 1861 at Bladen County, NC. On May 27, 1862, he was captured at Hanover Court House, VA. On August 5, 1862 he was exchanged at Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA. On December 13, 1862 he deserted.

Parents:
• James Melvin born Feb 15, 1797 and died Feb 4, 1881, son of John Thomas Melvin, son of Daniel James Melvin.
• Miriam Simmons born Mar 1, 1804 and died Nov 27, 1881.

Dec 24, 1824 – Jan 15, 1911. Enlisted on April 26, 1861 at Bladen County, NC. He deserted on June 1, 1862. He returned to duty January-February 1863. He was captured and paroled on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA. Became a Reverend after the war at Peters Creek Church

Parents:
• James Melvin 1797-1881 Sheriff of Bladen County, son of John Thomas Melvin Sr, son of Daniel James Melvin Sr
• Miriam Simmons 1804-1881

Born 1841. He stood 5’ 11”, red hair, blue eyes and had a fair complexion. He was captured at New Hanover Court House on May 27, 1862. He is listed as a prisoner at Fort Columbus New York Harbor on June 4, 1862.

Parents:
• Edward Melvin Sr 1797 – 1851 son of John Thomas Melvin, son of Daniel James Melvin
• Sarah Elizabeth Sutton 1798 – 1850

Jun 12, 1842 – Dec 27, 1862 Enlisted Aug 22, 1861 at age 19. Wounded at Fredericksburg (between Military Road and Railroad tracks) on Dec 13, 1862 and died at General Hospital No 1 in Richmond after having his leg amputated on Dec 27, 1862.

Parents:
• John Monroe
• Jane Monroe 1807 - 1880, daughter of Daniel James Melvin Jr., son of Daniel James Melvin

Buried: Old Monroe Cemetery Tar Heel, Bladen County, North Carolina

1834 – 1912. He was a farmer and stood 6’ 1”. He enlisted on Apr 30, 1861. On Jun 4, 1862 he was admitted to the CSA General Hospital in Danville VA for diarrhea and returned to duty on Jun 25, 1862. He was wounded on May 2, 1853 at Chancellorsville VA. On Jul 17, 1863 he was admitted to the CSA General Military Hospital No 4 in Wilmington NC and he returned to duty on Aug 8, 1863. He deserted on Aug 12, 1863.

Parents:
• John Isham Smith 1795 – 1835
• Catherine Melvin Smith McDuffie 1802 – 1876 daughter of Daniel James Melvin Jr son of Daniel James Melvin.
• Step Father John McDuffie 1792 - 1862

1830 – 1906. He enlisted on Apr 30, 1861 and was demoted to Private on Nov 1, 1862. Apr 13, 1863 shows in Richmond VA medical file. He deserted on Oct 13, 1863

Parents:
• John Isham Smith 1795 – 1835
• Catherine Melvin Smith McDuffie 1802 – 1876 daughter of Daniel James Melvin Jr son of Daniel James Melvin.
• Step Father John McDuffie 1792 - 1862

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Enlisted as a Private on 07 September 1862
Enlisted in Company K, 18th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 07 September 1862.
POW on 03 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA
Wounded on 03 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA
Confined on 14 October 1863 at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC
Took Oath of Allegiance on 20 December 1863 at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC
Released on 20 December 1863 at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC