Military History Online Genealogy

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Charles Stocks Charles Stocks Rank Unknown

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Contact Name: jim ward
Contact Homepage: jward1944@gmail.com
Date Added: 12/15/2011

Company A
Luther R Millard Luther R Millard - Private

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Contact Name: Thomas Millard, Jr
Date Added: 10/8/2011

Company B
Ashley Beasley Ashley Beasley - Private

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 Beasley
Date Added: 11/5/2005

Company B
Henry Harding Henry Harding - Captain

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Contact Name: Edward Harding
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Date Added: 6/29/2008

Company B
William Francis Harding William Francis Harding - Corporal

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Contact Name: Edward Harding
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Date Added: 6/29/2008

Company B
William Harvey Patrick William Harvey Patrick - 3rd Lieutenant

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Contact Name: Edward Harding
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Date Added: 6/29/2008

Company C
Jonathan James Bullard Jonathan James Bullard - 3rd Sergeant

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 Sr
Date Added: 7/10/2022

Company C
Joseph W. Burchett Joseph W. Burchett - Private

Was my 2x gr. uncle.

Contact Name: Vonda Whirley
Date Added: 6/17/2015

Company C
John H Dougherty John H Dougherty - Private

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
Date Added: 1/3/2019

Company C
Thomas Parrish Thomas Parrish - Private

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Contact Name: Robert Parrish, Sr.
Date Added: 12/12/2008

Company D
James B. Ellington James B. Ellington - 1st Lieutenant

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. Ellington
Date Added: 12/30/2007

Company D
Simon Peter Van duyn Simon Peter Van duyn - Corporal

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 Overby
Date Added: 6/20/2008

Company D
Basil Elisha Webster Basil Elisha Webster - Sergeant

my g-g-grandfather

Contact Name: Steve Avent
Date Added: 12/14/2004

Company D
John Wesley Whitehead John Wesley Whitehead - Private

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 Stone
Date Added: 7/15/2010

Company D
Newton Whitehead Newton Whitehead - Private

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 Stone
Date Added: 7/15/2010

Company D
Thomas James Wright Thomas James Wright - Private

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Contact Name: DEBORAH WRIGHT
Date Added: 6/14/2025

Company E
Charles Sheppard Croom Charles Sheppard Croom - 2nd Lieutenant

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 Croom
Date Added: 2/21/2010

Company E
Henry Everett Deaver Henry Everett Deaver - Private

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 Stone
Date Added: 7/3/2010

Company E
Josiah James Hughes Josiah James Hughes - Private

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Contact Name: William McGrath
Date Added: 11/16/2014

Company E
Levi Jesse hardy Mewborn Levi Jesse hardy Mewborn - Private

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Date Added: 4/25/2002

Company E
John Franklin Turnage John Franklin Turnage - Private

Enlisted on July 15, 1862 at the age of 19

Contact Name: Brenda Reiber
Date Added: 3/30/2010

Company F
Jesse Dempsey Barnes Jesse Dempsey Barnes - 2nd Lieutenant

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 Stone
Date Added: 5/22/2010

Company F
John T. Owens John T. Owens - Private

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Contact Name: Connie Fisher
Date Added: 1/4/2011

Company F
James J. Taylor James J. Taylor - Private

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Contact Name: Ron Taylor
Date Added: 9/15/2012

Company H
Robert H Peel Robert H Peel - Private

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 Thomas
Date Added: 7/24/2015

Company H
Levin Revels Levin Revels - Private

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Contact Name: Rod Revels
Contact Homepage: rodrevels@gmail.com
Date Added: 11/23/2015

Company I
Shubal Blevins Shubal Blevins - Private

My G-Grandfather,s first name was Shubal, but the Civil War records on line spelled it Shubill.

Contact Name: Jane Blevins
Date Added: 8/28/2008

Company I
John Jefferson Cordell John Jefferson Cordell - Private

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 Tsali
Date Added: 5/30/2009

Company I
Haywood Crouse Haywood Crouse - Private

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 Crouse
Date Added: 10/27/2007

Company I
David Hill David Hill - Private

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 Taylor
Date Added: 4/10/2008

Company I
Meredith Hill Meredith Hill - Private

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 Taylor
Date Added: 4/10/2008

Company I
Martin H Holloway Martin H Holloway - Private

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 Williams
Date Added: 6/30/2008

Company I
James Mabe James Mabe - Private

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 Taylor
Date Added: 11/21/2007

Company I
John Mabe John Mabe - Private

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 Taylor
Date Added: 11/21/2007

Company I
Isom Richardson Isom Richardson - Private

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 Enders
Date Added: 1/3/2011

Company I
Meredith L. Richardson Meredith L. Richardson - Private

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 Enders
Date Added: 1/3/2011

Company K
Henry Gray Basden Henry Gray Basden - Private

Captured at Fort Harrison, VA - 09/30/1864 and held at Point Lookout until exchanged 03/17/1865.

Contact Name: Timothy L. Basden
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Date Added: 8/11/2007

Company K
James Daniel Basden James Daniel Basden - Private

Surrendered with Joe Johnston at Durham NC.

Contact Name: Timothy L. Basden
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Date Added: 8/11/2007

Company K
Jesse Basden Jesse Basden - Private

Surrendered with Joe Johnston at Durham NC.

Contact Name: Timothy L. Basden
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Date Added: 8/11/2007

Company K
William C Basden William C Basden - Sergeant

Surrendered with Joe Johnston at Durham NC.

Contact Name: Timothy L. Basden
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Date Added: 8/11/2007

Company K
Wm Basden Wm Basden - Sergeant

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Contact Name: phil
Date Added: 11/29/2012

Company K
Ivy Becton Ivy Becton - Corporal

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Contact Name: rafer leito
Date Added: 8/5/2009

Company K
Simon Everette Koonce Simon Everette Koonce - 2nd Lieutenant

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 Thomas
Date Added: 12/27/2023

Company K
Phineas Whaley Phineas Whaley - Private

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Contact Name: Robert (Bob) Noble
Date Added: 4/17/2007

Company Field & Staff
William Stewart Devane William Stewart Devane - Colonel

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 Barron
Date Added: 10/11/2009

Company Field & Staff
Henry Harding Henry Harding - Major

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Contact Name: Edward Harding
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Date Added: 6/29/2008

Company Field & Staff
William Henry Von eberstein William Henry Von eberstein - Sergeant Major

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Contact Name: Edward Harding
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Date Added: 6/29/2008