61st North Carolina Infantry
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charles stocks Rank Unknown |
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Contact Name: jim wardContact Email: Show Email
Contact Homepage: jward1944@gmail.com
Date Added: 12/15/2011
| Company A | |
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Luther R Millard - Private |
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Contact Name: Thomas Millard, JrContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 10/8/2011
| Company B | |
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Ashley Beasley - Private |
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Previously served (rank and company unknown) in the 10th Battalion N.C. Heavy Artillery. Transferred to this company on May 7, 1863. Wounded in the knee at Morris Island, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, on or about August 25, 1863. Reported present or accounted for through February 29, 1864. Deserted on March 31, 1864. Returned to duty subsequent to April 30, 1864. Captured at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia, on or about June 15, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, June 19, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 9, 1864. Paroled at Elmira on March 2, 1865, and transferred to the James River, Virginia, for exchange. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, March 7, 1865, with debilitas. Furloughed for thirty days on March 9, 1865. Paroled at Raleigh on May 8, 1865.
Contact Name: Joseph Ashley BeasleyContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 11/5/2005
| Company B | |
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Henry Harding - Captain |
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Date Added: 6/29/2008
| Company B | |
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William Francis Harding - Corporal |
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Date Added: 6/29/2008
| Company B | |
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William Harvey Patrick - 3rd Lieutenant |
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Date Added: 6/29/2008
| Company C | |
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Jonathan James Bullard - 3rd Sergeant |
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1833 – 1917. He was conscripted on Aug 27, 1862. Promoted from 4th Sergeant to 3rd Sergeant on Feb 6, 1863. Nov 1863 shows absent sick at Petersburg VA. On Jan 18, 1864 reduced to Private and reported sick absent. March, 1864, he shows present. He took the oath on May 5, 1865. He was a land owner, farmer and merchant. His general store and grist mill was located in the town of Floyds in the Peters Creek Community.
Parents:
• Henry Barton Bullard Sr 1791 - 1873
• Catherine Katie Bullard 1791 – 1864 daughter of John Thomas Melvin Sr son of Daniel James Melvin Sr
Contact Name: James A. Crook SrParents:
• Henry Barton Bullard Sr 1791 - 1873
• Catherine Katie Bullard 1791 – 1864 daughter of John Thomas Melvin Sr son of Daniel James Melvin Sr
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Date Added: 7/10/2022
| Company C | |
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Joseph W. Burchett - Private |
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Was my 2x gr. uncle.
Contact Name: Vonda WhirleyContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 6/17/2015
| Company C | |
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John H Dougherty - Private |
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Enlisted in Company C, North Carolina 61st Infantry Regiment on 08 Mar 1862. Mustered out on 12 Dec 1863 at Kenansville. He is my 2nd great grandfather.
Contact Name: Mike Daugherty Contact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 1/3/2019
| Company C | |
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Thomas Parrish - Private |
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Contact Name: Robert Parrish, Sr.Contact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 12/12/2008
| Company D | |
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James B. Ellington - 1st Lieutenant |
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James B. Ellington was from Chatham County, NC. From the 61st, he subsequently was elected to the rank of Major and commanded the 8th Batallion of Junior Reserves. He was wounded in battle, recovered but relieved of his command. He then returned to his original company and soon afterward was killed at the Battle of Fort Harrison, VA - September 30,1864.
Contact Name: Charles W. EllingtonContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 12/30/2007
| Company D | |
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Simon Peter Van Duyn - Corporal |
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Simon Peter Van Duyn was my GGGGrandfather. He was a coach maker in Pittsboro, NC. He was killed at Petersburg, VA Sept 9, 1864. He is buried at Pittsboro United Methodist Church in Pittsboro.
Contact Name: Rickie OverbyContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 6/20/2008
| Company D | |
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Basil Elisha Webster - Sergeant |
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my g-g-grandfather
Contact Name: Steve AventContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 12/14/2004
| Company D | |
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John Wesley Whitehead - Private |
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Enlisted as a Private on 8 September 1862 at the age of 23.
Deserted on 18 August 1863.
Returned before November 1863.
Deserted on 24 December 1864.
Contact Name: Eric StoneDeserted on 18 August 1863.
Returned before November 1863.
Deserted on 24 December 1864.
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Date Added: 7/15/2010
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Newton Whitehead - Private |
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Enlisted as a Private on 15 July 1862 at the age of 25.
Dropped from rolls due to prolonged absence (18 months) on 15 September 1864.
Contact Name: Eric StoneDropped from rolls due to prolonged absence (18 months) on 15 September 1864.
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Date Added: 7/15/2010
| Company E | |
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Charles Sheppard Croom - 2nd Lieutenant |
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He was my great, great uncle on my father's side. Came home from the war in bad health. Brought home his saber and musket. Musket disappeared long ago, but one of my cousins has his saber.
Contact Name: Wesley CroomContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 2/21/2010
| Company E | |
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Henry Everett Deaver - Private |
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Enlisted as a Private on 15 July 1862 at the age of 19.
Captured near Fort Harrison (Chaffin's Farm, VA) on 30 September 1864.
Sent to Point Lookout on 5 October 1864.
Exchanged on 18 February 1865.
Contact Name: Eric StoneCaptured near Fort Harrison (Chaffin's Farm, VA) on 30 September 1864.
Sent to Point Lookout on 5 October 1864.
Exchanged on 18 February 1865.
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Date Added: 7/3/2010
| Company E | |
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Josiah James Hughes - Private |
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Contact Name: William McGrathContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 11/16/2014
| Company E | |
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LEVI JESSE HARDY MEWBORN - Private |
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Date Added: 4/25/2002
| Company E | |
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John Franklin Turnage - Private |
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Enlisted on July 15, 1862 at the age of 19
Contact Name: Brenda ReiberContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 3/30/2010
| Company F | |
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Jesse Dempsey Barnes - 2nd Lieutenant |
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Enlisted as a Sergeant on 28 April 1862 at the age of 25.
Promoted to Full 1st Sergeant on 1 January 1863.
Promoted to Full 3rd Lieutenant on 15 October 1863.
Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 30 May 1864.
Killed on 30 July 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
Contact Name: Eric StonePromoted to Full 1st Sergeant on 1 January 1863.
Promoted to Full 3rd Lieutenant on 15 October 1863.
Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 30 May 1864.
Killed on 30 July 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
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Date Added: 5/22/2010
| Company F | |
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John T. Owens - Private |
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Contact Name: Connie FisherContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 1/4/2011
| Company F | |
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James J. Taylor - Private |
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Contact Name: Ron TaylorContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 9/15/2012
| Company H | |
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Robert H Peel - Private |
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Robert was a Volunteer from Martin County,NC. He was 24 years old when he enlisted in Capt.William Lanier's Company [Hill Guards] 59th Regt., NC Infantry [State Troops] Enlisted by Frank A Rhodes. Mustered in at Fort Fisher NC on 15 May 1862 by Capt. W.B. Lanier for 3 years. He took the Oath of Allegiance to the State of North Carolina. Oct 1864 he is detailed as an Engineer and detailed to report to Col Haris, of General Beauregard's Staff. The 61st was assigned to General Clingmans Brigade, Hokes Division, Army of Northern Virginia. He was 6 foot tall.
This unit became the 61st Regiment NC Infantry.
Contact Name: Phillip ThomasThis unit became the 61st Regiment NC Infantry.
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Date Added: 7/24/2015
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Levin Revels - Private |
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Date Added: 11/23/2015
| Company I | |
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Shubal Blevins - Private |
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My G-Grandfather,s first name was Shubal, but the Civil War records on line spelled it Shubill.
Contact Name: Jane BlevinsContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 8/28/2008
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John Jefferson Cordell - Private |
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From Cherokee County, North Carolina. Wounded Pow since battle of Fort Harrison 30 Sept 1864. Maintained in prison hospital till 8 March 1865 per Surgeon Generals orders. Released, and sent home.
Contact Name: Charlie TsaliContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 5/30/2009
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Haywood Crouse - Private |
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Haywood Crouse fought with Company I 61st North Carolina Infantry, and was listed as killed at Fort Harrison by one source, but killed or missing in action in another source. He was my paternal great-great-grandfather.
Contact Name: Douglas CrouseContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 10/27/2007
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David Hill - Private |
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David Hill was born in 1831 in Ashe (now Alleghany) County, NC, the son of William Hill.Enlisted in Co. I, 61st NC Infantry on 5 Aug 1862 at the age of 31. AWOL 21 Oct 1864. Moved to Mercer County, West Virginia after the war, married Louisa Hayley & fathered at least 5 known children. Date of death unknown.
Contact Name: Don TaylorContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 4/10/2008
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Meredith Hill - Private |
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Meridith Hill was born about 1840 in Ashe (now Alleghany) County, NC, son of William Hill. Enlisted with his brother David Hill in Co. I, 61st NC Infantry on 3 May 1862. Married Elizabeth Clary, moved to Summers County, West Virginia after the war. Brother of my third great grandfather Hiram Hill of Alleghany County, NC.
Contact Name: Don TaylorContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 4/10/2008
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Martin H Holloway - Private |
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Martin Holloway was born March 21, 1836 in Ashe County, North Carolina to Isaac and Molly (Pruitt) Holloway. He enlisted in Company I, 61st North Carolina Infantry, May 3, 1862 in Allegheny County, North Carolina. He served with this unit throughout the war and was selected by his company for a place on the Confederate Roll of Honor.
Contact Name: Stuart WilliamsContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 6/30/2008
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James Mabe - Private |
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James Mabe was born 25 Feb 1836 in Stokes County, NC. He was the son of Alexander Mabe & Fanny Lawson. James enlisted in Co. I, 61st NC Infantry on 3 May 1862. He was the brother of my 3rd great grandmother Sarah Mabe. James Mabe married Pollie Stamper (date unknown) and died on 6 Feb 1926 in Alleghany County, NC.
Contact Name: Don TaylorContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 11/21/2007
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John Mabe - Private |
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born in 1832 in Stokes County, NC. Son of Alexander Mabe & Fannie Lawson. Enlisted on 3 May 1862 in Alleghany County, NC. AWOL on 25 Jul 1864.
Contact Name: Don TaylorContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 11/21/2007
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Isom Richardson - Private |
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Isom Richardson was born in 1835, Ashe, now Alleghany Co., N.C. the son of Alexander L. & Martha Cheek Richardson. He enlisted March 5, 1862 for a period of 3 years at Gap Civil Twp., Alleghany Co. N.C. He saw action at Battery Wagner, Cold Harbor & the siege of Petersburg. He mustered out on Nov. 1, 1864. His younger brother Meredith was also in the same company.
Contact Name: Dee EndersContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 1/3/2011
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Meredith L. Richardson - Private |
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Meredith Richardson was born in 1839 in Ashe, now Alleghany Co., N.C. the son of Alexander L. & Martha Cheek Richardson. He enlisted March 5, 1862 for a period of 3 years at Gap Civil Twp., Alleghany Co. N.C. He saw action at Battery Wagner, Cold Harbor & the siege of Petersburg. He mustered out on Nov, 1, 1864. His older brother, Isom was also in this company.
Contact Name: Dee EndersContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 1/3/2011
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Henry Gray Basden - Private |
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Captured at Fort Harrison, VA - 09/30/1864 and held at Point Lookout until exchanged 03/17/1865.
Contact Name: Timothy L. BasdenContact Email: Show Email
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Date Added: 8/11/2007
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James Daniel Basden - Private |
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Surrendered with Joe Johnston at Durham NC.
Contact Name: Timothy L. BasdenContact Email: Show Email
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Date Added: 8/11/2007
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Jesse Basden - Private |
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Surrendered with Joe Johnston at Durham NC.
Contact Name: Timothy L. BasdenContact Email: Show Email
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Date Added: 8/11/2007
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William C Basden - Sergeant |
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Surrendered with Joe Johnston at Durham NC.
Contact Name: Timothy L. BasdenContact Email: Show Email
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Date Added: 8/11/2007
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wm basden - Sergeant |
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Date Added: 11/29/2012
| Company K | |
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ivy becton - Corporal |
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Contact Name: rafer leitoContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 8/5/2009
| Company K | |
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Simon Everette Koonce - 2nd Lieutenant |
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Simon was born 5 Dec 1838 in Pollocksville, Jones County, NC. He enlisted 20 June 1863 in Co K 61st Infantry. Entered service as 3rd Lt and was promoted to 2nd Lt. Served in Clingman's Brigade, Hoke's Division. He saw action at Batchelder's Creek, Drewery's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg Siege, Globe Tavern & Fort Harrison where he was captured on 30 Sept 1864. Sent to Fort Delaware where he was released on 4 June 1865 after swallowing the Yellow Dog. He died 16 Oct 1903 and is buried in Brocks Family Cemetery in Trenton, Jones County, NC. He was the father-in-law of my 4th cousin 3 x removed.
Contact Name: Phillip ThomasContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 12/27/2023
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Phineas Whaley - Private |
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Contact Name: Robert (Bob) NobleContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 4/17/2007
| Company Field & Staff | |
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William Stewart Devane - Colonel |
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Elected Captain of Co. A, 61st NC, when the unit was formed in Aug. 1862. The unit was comprised of men from Sampson Co., NC. Promoted to Lt. Col. in late 1862. Unit was part of Clingman's Brigade. Promoted to Col. in May, 1864. Wounded in action at Battle of Bentonville in Mar, 1865.
Contact Name: Pat BarronContact Email: Show Email
Date Added: 10/11/2009
| Company Field & Staff | |
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Henry Harding - Major |
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Contact Name: Edward HardingContact Email: Show Email
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Date Added: 6/29/2008
| Company Field & Staff | |
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William Henry von Eberstein - Sergeant Major |
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Contact Name: Edward HardingContact Email: Show Email
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Date Added: 6/29/2008