34th North Carolina Infantry

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Enlisted as a Private on 10 August 1861 at the age of 42. Transfered to Co A., 34th NC Infantry Reg. on 25 Oct 1861. Discharged on 8 Dec 1862.

Born in 1835 in Ashe County, NC. Enlisted as a Private on 10 August 1861 at the age of 26. Executed for desertion on 18 Apr 1864.

Enlisted as a Private on 10 August 1861 at the age of 29. Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 Oct 1861. Died of disease on 3 Apr 1862 at Hamilton, NC.

Enlisted as a Private on 10 August 1861 at the age of 19. Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 Oct 1861. Killed on 27 Jun 1862 at Gaines' Mill, VA.

Enl. on 8/10/61, age 19. KIA at Gaines Mill, VA on 6/27/62.

ATWOOD, HENDERSON (HENRY), 26, Mechanic, 1860 AlCC HH#472, Doughton's Co., Enl. in Alleghany Co. on 6/6/61, serving 1 month 22 days. Co. A, 34th NC Inf. Native of Yadkin Co., Res. of Ashe Co., where he Enl. on 8/10/61, age 27. WIA on ?, absent with wounds until 8/6/62, when status was changed to AWOL. Returned to duty on 3/3/63. WIA in right hand at Chancellorsville on 5/3/63. Returned to duty on 11-12/63. Pres. thru 10/64.

AUSTIN, EDWIN, 31, 1860 AsCC HH#914. 1st Sgt., Co. A, 34th NC Inf. Native Res. of Ashe Co., where he Enl. on 8/10/61, age 32. Died at Richmond, VA on 7/62 of disease.

Enlisted as a Private on 10 August 1861 at the age of 19. Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 Oct 1861. Deserted from Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 8 Aug 1862.

Hamilton Bare was born 19 April 1839 in Ashe County, NC. He was the 2nd oldest son of Hugh Bare & Mary Polly Koontz. Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 17 Nov 1863. Promoted to Full Corporal on 1 May 1864. Captured by union forces in March 1865 at the Battle of Petersburg, Virginia. Hamilton Bare died on 5 November 1920 in Ashe County, NC. He was the brother of my 3rd great grandfather Jacob Bare, with whom he served in Co A of the 34th NC CSA.

Henry Bare was born 20 Sep 1844 in Ashe County, NC. Son of Jonathan Bare & Elizabeth Woodie. Enlisted in Co.A, 34th NC Infantry on 25 Dec 1863 in Raleigh. Died 15 Aug 1895 in Laurel Springs, Ashe County, North Carolina.

Jacob Bare was born 22 Jan 1842 in Ashe County, NC. He was the son of Hugh Bare & Polly Koontz. Married Lucinda Little 28 Aug 1867. Enlisted in Confederate Army on August 10, 1861 at the age of 19. Served in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment of NC Confederate Army from 10/25/1861 to 4/9/1865 (also known as the 'Laurel Spring Guards'). His regiment joined Pender's Brigade in June 1862 which was part of General Ambrose Powell Hill's Light Brigade of General Robert E. Lee's 3rd Army Corps of Northern Virginia. Hospitalized with rheumatic fever at St. Charles Hospital in Richmond, VA on 10/21/1862. AWOL on 11/1/62, returned to duty by 3/6/63. Deserted on 8/1/63 after Gettysburg, returned to duty by 10/24/63. Wounded at Battle of Spotsvylvania Courthouse, VA on 5/6/1864, returned to duty in 9/10/1864. Recognized for distinguished service upon surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, VA on 4/9/1865. Participated in almost every major campaign in Northern Virginia between 1862-1865, including the Seven Days Battle, Cedar Mountain, Harpers Ferry, 2nd Battle of Bulls Run, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Cold Harbor, the Crater, and the siege of Petersburg. Jacob Bare was one of only three men who enlisted in Company A in 1861 known to be present during the 1865 surrender at Appamatox Courthouse in Virginia. Died on 6 August 1898 in Ashe County, NC. Buried at Farrington Cemetery on Island Ford Road in Crumpler, Ashe County, NC. He was my 3rd great grandfather through his son Robert Lee Bare and granddaughter Carrie Bare Parsons.

Enlisted as a Private on 10 August 1861 at the age of 27. Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 Oct 1861. Died of disease Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 13 Jul 1863 at Petersburg, VA.

WIley Bare was born on 24 Sep 1829, son of John Jacob Bare & Dicey Lyalls. Enlisted as a Private on 10 August 1861 at the age of 27.Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 Oct 1861. Present thru April 1862. WIA on unknown date. Deserted on 8 Aug 1862, returned to duty on 7 Nov 1863. Court-martialed, sentenced to be executed on 9 Jan 1864. Execution stayed for 'partial derangement.' He escaped and entered Federal lines on 4 Feb 1864 with wrist sprained and feet frozen, confined at Old Capitol Prison on 8 Feb 1864, released on 22 mar 1864 on oath. Pension application claims he was WIA at Orange County Courthouse on 1 Jan 1863. Died on 12 Sep 1915 in Ashe County, NC., buried in Ashe Co. Cem. Q12. Military record courtesy of Jeff Weaver, www.newrivernotes.com

Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina. Died of disease as a POW Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 8 Jun 1865 at Point Lookout, MD.

Resident of Caldwell County, NC. Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 3 Oct 1864.

Enlisted as a Private on 10 August 1861 at the age of 35. Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 Oct 1861.

Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 23 Jan 1864. Died of disease as a POW Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 13 Sep 1864 at Elmira, NY.

Enlisted in Raleigh, NC in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 1 Oct 1863. Died of disease Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 4 Feb 1864 at Orange County Court House, VA.

Listed as a resident of Wilkes County, North Carolina. Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 1 Oct 1861. Transferred to Company D, 33rd Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 4 Oct 1861. Killed on 17 Sep 1862 at Sharpsburg, MD

Enlisted in Raleigh, NC in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 13 Aug 1864.

Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 Oct 1861.

Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 Oct 1861 at the age of 28 as a private. Present thru April 1862, WIA in unrecorded battle, status changed to AWOL on 10 Aug 1862, returned to duty by 29 Feb 1864. Promoted Promoted to Full Corporal on 1 May 1864. WIA in left hand near Wilderness on 5 May 1864, absent with wounds thru October 1864. Died on 4 Jun 1897 in Ashe County, NC.

Born 12 Feb 1844 in Wilkes County, NC. Enlisted in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 11 Apr 1864. at Camp Vance, NC. Taken as a prisoner of war near Fort Stedman, VA on 25 Mar 1865, confined at Point Lookout, MD, released on 24 Jun 1865 on taking the oath of allegiance. Pension records indicate he was wounded in action at Petersburg, VA on 15 Jan 1865. Died 15 April 1929 in Wilkes County, NC.

Hugh B. Caudill was born in 1826 in Whitehead, Alleghany County, North Carolina, son of Jesse P. Caudill & Sarah Roberts. Enlisted as a Corporal on 10 August 1861 at the age of 35. Received a disability discharge from Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 19 Mar 1863 at Camp Gregg, VA. Enlistment records state name as Hugh 'Caudle'. Married Elizabeth Blevins in 1837. Died about 1880, probably in Tazewell, Virginia.

occupation: shoemaker; Enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant on 10 August 1861 at the age of 38. Commisioned on 25 Oct 1861. Resigned Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 6 May 1862. Several local citizens of Ashe County petiioned the North Carolina governor for an exemption to his conscription since his shoemaking skills were needed back home. Eli's family moved to Mouth of Wilson in Grayson County, Virginia after 1880. He died 14 Jun 1896 and is buried in Senter Baptist Church Cemetery, Ashe Co. His wife Sarah/Sallie Richardson Chandler died 17 Jun 1913, also Senter Baptist Church Cemetery. Eli's brother Elijah served with the 37th NC and died in Missouri on 15 Nov 1906.

John Clary, son of Alexander Clary was born in 1837 in Davie County, NC. His family moved to the Lower Division of Wilkes County prior to 1850. Enlisted as a Private on 23 October 1863 at the age of 26. Deserted from Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 8 Feb 1864. Probably moved to Arkansas after 1870.

Born 12 June 1835, native of Davie County, resident of Ashe Co., where he enlisted on 10 Aug 1861, age 22. Pres. thru April 1862, WIA in unrecorded battle, status changed to AWOL on 1 Nov 1862. Returned to duty by 30 Apr 1863. WIA at Chancellorsville, VA about 1 May 1863. Returned to duty by 31 Dec 1863. Present until taken POW near Petersburg, VA on 2 Apr 1865, confined at Hart's Island, NY until released on oath of allegiance on 17 Jun 1865. Died on 20 Jan 1926, buried in the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Whitehead, Alleghany Co., NC.

Native of Iredell County, resident of Ashe County, where he enlisted on 10 Aug 1861, age 28. Pres. until AWOL on 16 Feb 1863. Returned to duty on 7 Nov 1863, present until he deserted on 8 Feb 1864. WIA in some unknown battle.

Born 11 Jun 1837 in Ashe Co., NC. Son of William Cox & Elizabeth Reeves. Enlisted on 10 Aug 1861, age 25. Promoted to Sergeant on 8 Apr 1863. KIA at Chancellorsville, Spotsyvania County, VA on 3 May 1864.

He is my 2nd great grand uncle Name: Ephraim Osborne Side: Confederate Regiment State/Origin: North Carolina Regiment Name: 34 North Carolina Infantry. Regiment Name Expanded: 34th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry Company: A Rank In: Private Rank In Expanded: Private Rank Out: Private Rank Out Expanded: Private Film Number: M230 roll 29

Pinkney P. Parish was born January 1824 in Wilkes County, NC. He was a resident of Ashe & Alleghany counties in western North Carolina. Pinkney enlisted in Company A, 34th NC infantry on 10 August 1861 as a Private at the age of 40. Discharged as over age on 7 Dec 1862. Pinkney Parish died on 18 Feb 1902 in Alleghany County, NC. He is buried in the Joshua Richardson Cemetery on County Line Road in Laurel Springs.

Served from 08/1861 until 08/1863

born 29 Dec 1849 in Ashe County, NC. Son of William Anderson Richardson & Nancy Bush. Enlisted in 10 Aug 1861 as a private. Promoted to Corporal on 1 May 1864. Wounded in action in left arm at Ream's Station, VA on 25 Aug 1864, left arm amputated. Retired for disability on 28 Dec 1864. Married Amanda Church, fathered 4 children. Died on 17 Nov 1917 in Ashe County, NC. He is buried in the Jefferson Cemetery in Ashe County, North Carolina. His father & grandfather (also Joshua Richarson) are buried in the family cemetery on County Line Road in Alleghany County.

Richard A. Richardson, Sr. was my great-great grandfather. He died of disease March 10, 1862, while the regiment was at Goldsboro, NC.

Calvin Shumaker was born May 1821 in Ashe County, NC, son of Randall Shoemaker & Mary Privett. His profession was farmer and cabinetmaker. Calvin enlisted in Co. A, 34th NC Infantry as a private on 25 Oct 1861 at the age of 32. Calvin married Sarah Richardson after the war and moved to Grayson County, Virginia. They had at least eight children in Grayson County. Calvin died about 1920 in Mouth of Wilson, Grayson County, VA.

Born September 1826 in Ashe County, NC. Enlisted as a Corporal on 10 August 1861 at the age of 35. Dischared by mistake from Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 8 Dec 1862. Promoted to Full 1st Sergeant on 27 Mar 1863. Died 23 Jul 1898 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Had five children with his first wife Amelia Brown, and five children with his 2nd wife Hermoth Dare Burns.

Wesley was my great-great 1st cousin who was 18 when he volunteered on 10/25/1861. He was wounded and died at Winchester, Va. 12/1862.

John was my great-great 1st cousin who volunteered 10/25/1861. He was wounded at Gaines Mill, Va. 06/1862. He was promoted to corporal and shown on fulough for an ankle wound. listed as awol it's not clear if he returned to the unit.

WILES, ELBERT J., B. 6/22/1842. Age 17, 1860 Ashe County Census HH#919. Co. A, 34th NC Inf. Native Res. of Ashe Co., where he Enl. on 8/10/61, age 19. WIA at Fredericksburg, VA on 12/13/62. AWOL by 6/1/63, returned to duty by 10/31/63. Pres. as a hospital guard for most of the period thru 1/65. Paroled at Appomattox C.H. on 4/9/65. D. 5/19/90, buried in Ashe Co. Cem. K15. http://www.newrivernotes.com/ashe_alleghany_military_cwsoldiers.htm

David Crockett Williams was born on 2 Nov 1837 in Ashe County, NC. Son of Zebedee Williams & Sallie Richardson. Married Nancy Ann Richardson on 16 Dec 1855 in Ashe County, NC. Enlisted in Co. A, 34th NC Infantry 'Laurel Spring Guards' on 25 Oct 1861 at the age of 21. AWOL by 1 Jul 1862, returned on 17 Apr 1863. AWOL from 18 Jun 1863 thru Oct 1864, returned to duty before 1 Apr 1865. Taken POW on 1 Apr 1865 at Hatcher's Run, VA, sent to Point Lookout, MD where held until released on oath on 21 Jun 1865. Pension claims he was WIA in hip at Chancellorsville on 2 May 1863. Died on 26 Mar 1931 in Alleghany County, NC. He is buried in the Joshua Richardson Cemetery in Laurels Springs.

Capt. Stephen N. Wilson was born in 1816 in Mecklenburg County, NC. Commission in Company B, 5th Sr Reserves Regiment North Carolina. Enlisted as a Captain on 10 August 1861 at the age of 45. Commission in Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 Oct 1861. Resigned, disability Company A, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 30 Aug 1862. Married Mary E.T. Flow on April 12, 1848 in Mecklenburg County, NC. Lived in Piney Grove, Sampson County, NC after the war.

George Woody was born in 1828 in Ashe County, NC. Enlisted as a corporal in Co. A, 34th NC Infantry 'Laurel Spring Guards' in 10 Aug 1861. Promoted to the rank of full 2nd Lieutenant on 1 Sep 1862. Transferred to the U.S. Veterans Reserve Corps on 15 Nov 1864.

Born in Cleveland County NC in 1826. He passed away in 1909 at his home in Rutherford County NC. He is buried at Shiloh Baptist Church in Rutherford County NC.

Born 1820 North Carolina Died: 1900 Texas.

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Nathaniel joined the 34th inn June 1864. He was an older man, in his forties, with children at home. He was mustered out inn August, 1864 with dysentary. Family lore indicates that he died trying to reach his home.

Andrew Joseph DeCalb 'Andy' Dobbins was born on 29 Jun 1846 in Rutherford Co NC. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Rutherford Co, listed as J. DeCalb Dobbins. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Rutherford Co, and in 1870 and 1880 in Cobb Co GA. He served in the CSA army in Co B, 34th NC Inf. He died on 25 Aug 1904 in Cobb Co and was buried there in Citizens Cemetery. He married Martha L. Walls Wallace (daughter of Toliver Wallace Sr and Nancy Dycus) on 28 Dec 1865 in Rutherford Co. She was born on 14 Mar 1844 in NC. She appeared on the census in 1850 and 1860 in Rutherford Co. She died in Cobb Co and was buried there in Citizens Cemetery.

Dycus, Ancil Newton, Private Company B, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Sandy Run Yellow Jackets” Born in Cleveland County* where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 21, September 2, 1861. Discharged on June 6, 1862, by reason of “a broken down constitution.' Reenlisted in the company on February 28, 1863. Present or accounted for until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. Born: October 8, 1841 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: April 25, 1865 in Gaston Co., NC Buried: on the Catawba River (Memorial marker at Flat Rock Cem. Near Mt Holly, NC) Married: Mary Permelia Gold Children: 2 Occupation: farmer Ancil Dycus drowned in the Catawba River in Gaston County while trying to save his also drowning brother Joseph . They were but two of seven men who drowned that day while returning home after the war. I have several transcripted letters written by Ancil Dycus during the war.

Gettys, Alfred Webb, Private Company B, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Sandy Run Yellow Jackets” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 20, September 2, 1861. Died at Goldsboro on April 23-25, 1862. Cause of death not reported. (Probably measles) Born: June 21, 1841 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: April 23, 1862 in Goldsboro, NC Buried: unknown Married: no Children: none Occupation: farmer

Gettys, Joseph Caldwell, Private Company B, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Sandy Run Yellow Jackets” Enlisted at Camp Holmes near Raleigh, July 17, 1864, for the war. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. Name incorrectly listed as Gattis. Born: May 18, 1835 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: September 22, 1908 Buried: Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian, Hollis, NC Married: Phoebe Ellis Crowder Children: 14 Occupation: farmer

Gettys, Lawson Gold, Private Company B, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Sandy Run Yellow Jackets” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County, September 2, 1861. Died in hospital at Liberty, Virginia, September 11, 1862 of “febris continued.” (fever) Born: January 26, 1843 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: September 11, 1862 in Liberty, VA Buried: unknown Married: no Children: none Occupation: farmer

son of George and Mary Hamrick of Rutherford Co, NC

son of George and Mary Hamrick of Rutherford Co, NC

1st husband of 2nd Great Grandmother Sarah Ann Green. Died in Elmira, New York. Did not survive the war.

died 1/18/1862 Raleigh, NC

died 8/28/1862 son of George and Mary Hamrick, Rutherford Co, NC

son of George and Mary Hamrick of Rutherford Co, NC

David Beam Harrill was born on 1 May 1836 in Colfax Township, Rutherford Co NC. He appeared on the census in 1840 to 1880 in Rutherford Co. He served in the CSA army Co B, 34th Reg. He served as 2nd Lieutenant of the 'Sandy Run Yellow Jackets.' He was captured at the Battle of Chancellorsville on 3 May 1863 and was exchanged on 13 May 1863. In May and June 1864, Harrill temporarily commanded Co K of the 34th NC following the death or wounding of all the officers on the company. He returned to the Yellow Jackets and served until 9 April 1865. He surrendered and was paroled at Appomattox Court House where he was one of only 24 men of his company still alive. He died on 7 Apr 1925 in Pitts NC and was buried at Bethel Baptist Church, Ellenboro NC. He was a merchant in Ellenboro, Rutherford Co. He was one of Ellenboro's largest merchants and land owners.

James Alfred Harrill was born on 28 Nov 1822 in Ellenboro, Rutherford Co NC. He appeared on the census in 1840 to 1880 in Rutherford Co. He was in the CSA army, in Co B, 34th NC Reg. He died in 1890 in Rutherford Co NC.

John H. Harrill was born on 1 Mar 1818 in Ellenboro, Rutherford Co NC. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Rutherford Co, and in 1850 to 1870 in Cleveland Co NC. He served in the Cherokee War in Erwins Co, 3rd NC Mil. He served in the CSA army in the 34th NC Reg. Co B. He was paroled at Appomattox with Lee's Army. He was a farmer in Cleveland Co. He was buried in the Drury Dobbins family cemetery above Ellenboro, Rutherford Co.

William Alva Jones born on 3 Feb 1827 in Lattimore NC. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Cleveland Co NC. He was an infantry private in the CSA army in Co B, 34th NC Reg. He wounded at Chancellorsville VA. He was paroled at Appomattox Court House VA on 9 Apr 1865. He was a large land owner in Cleveland Co and lived near the town of Lattimore. He died on 26 Apr 1898 in Logan's Township, Rutherford Co NC and was buried in Lattimore Baptist Cemetery, Lattimore NC.

Andrew was my gg grandfather who was wounded at Frazier's Farm and died in a Richmond hospital. He is buried at the Hollywood Cemetery there.

John Phillip Philbeck was born on 5 Oct 1837. He served in the CSA army as 2nd corporal in Cleveland County 'Sandy Run Yellow Jackets.' He was wounded at Chancellorsville.

William A. Philbeck was born on 20 Jan 1841. He served in the CSA army in Co B, 34th Reg.

Price, Ransom Miller, Private Company B, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Sandy Run Yellow Jackets” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting at Camp Magnum, Raleigh, at age 27, December 25, 1861. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, July 5, 1862, of “amputation of leg.” Place and date of wound not reported. Born: June 23, 1838 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: July 5, 1862 in Richmond, VA Buried: unknown Married: Elizabeth Whisnant Children: unknown Occupation: farmer

Price, Spencer L., Private Company B, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Sandy Run Yellow Jackets” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 28, September 2, 1861. Died on June 30 or July 5, 1862. Place and cause of death not reported. Spencer L. Price was probably killed at the Seven Days Battle in Virginia. He may have been wounded at Frayser's Farm and died after the battle. Born: about 1823 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: July 5, 1862 in Richmond, VA Buried: unknown Married: Sarah Lucinda Davis Children: 2 Occupation: laborer

Enlisted as a Sergeant on 2 September 1861 at the age of 23. Enlisted in Company C, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 October 1861. Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 16 November 1861. Died in November 1862 at Goldsboro, NC; cause not stated.

Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting at age 24, September 2, 1861. Mustered in as a 1st Sergeant. Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant in August 1862 and transferred to the Field and Staff of this regiment. Reduced to ranks and transferred back to the company on or about October 10, 1862. Transferred to Company I of this regiment on October 31, 1863.

Enlisted as a Captain on 2 September 1861 at the age of 48. Commission in Company C, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 25 October 1861. Resigned Company C, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 24 June 1862.

The son of Captain Marcus Overton Dickerson. Transferred from Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 15 December 1861. Promoted to Full Sergeant on 1 February 1862. Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant (Estimated day of Promo) on 15 July 1862. Wounded in the right arm at Shepherdstown, WV on 20 September 1862, with the arm being amputated as a result. Died on 7 November 1862 at a hospital in Winchester, VA after he got an infection.

John A. Dobbins was born on 9 Oct 1843 in Rutherford Co NC. He appeared on the census in 1850 to 1880 and 1900 in Rutherford Co. He died on 20 Sep 1920 in Rutherford Co and was buried at Mt. Plesant Baptist Church, Sandy Mush. He served in the CSA army in Co C, 34th Regiment of NC Troops, 'The Rutherford Rebels.' He was a farmer.

Sthephen born in what now is mcdowell county buried at harmony grove baptist church mcdowell county

Keeter, George F., Private Company C, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Rebels” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 21, September 2, 1861. Died at or near Guinea Station, Virginia, December 17, 1862, of January 17, 1863. Cause of death not reported. Born: about 1840 Died: December 17, 1862 at Guinea Station, VA Buried: unknown Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: farmer George F. Keeter was a cousin to George R. Keeter of this company and regiment.

Keeter, George R., Private Company C, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Rebels” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 24, September 2, 1861. Killed at Gaines' Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1862. Born: about 1837 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: June 27, 1862 at Gaines Mill, VA Buried: unknown Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: unknown George R. Keeter was a cousin to George F. Keeter of this company and regiment.

Keeter, Henry Clay, Private Company C, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Rebels” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 17, September 2, 1861. Present or accounted for through April 1862. Reported absent without leave in January-February 1863. Returned to duty in March-April 1863. Wounded in the left leg and captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania July 1-3, 1863. Hospitalized at Chester, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1863. Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, October 2, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout on April 27, 1864, and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received on April 30, 1864, for exchange. Reported absent wounded or absent sick through October 1864. Retired to the Invalid Corps on January 7, 1865. Note: Henry Keeter may have been absent without leave in early 1863 due to the death of his brother George F. Keeter who had died or was killed about the same time. They served in the same company and regiment. Born: November 22, 1844 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: March 11, 1915 in Marion Co., ARK Buried: unknown Married: Zilla Elimina Smith Children: 16

Keeter, William M., Corporal Company C, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Rebels” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 36, September 2, 1861. Mustered in as a Corporal. Discharged on or about December 10, 1862, by reason of being overage. Born: about 1825 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: unknown Buried: unknown Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: farmer

Died as a POW at Point Lookout, Maryland, Prison Camp in 1863. At this point I do not know where he was captured or the month and day of death.

Sane, Elijah, Private Company C, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Rebels” Born in Lincoln County and resided in Rutherford County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 25, September 2, 1861. Present or accounted for through April 1862. Reported absent without leave in January-February 1863. Dropped from the rolls of the company on August 31, 1863 for absence without leave. Born: about 1837 Died: after 1901 Buried: unknown Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: unknown

Sims, Doctor Littleton, Private Company C, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Rebels” Born in Rutherford Co., NC where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 27, September 2, 1861. Present or accounted for through April, 1862 Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, March 5, 1863 with varioloid and was transferred on March 26, 1863. Reported absent sick during July – December 1863. Died “at home” on an unspecified date. Cause of death not reported. Born: about 1834 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: June 18, 1863 in Rutherford Co., NC Buried: Sims Family Cemetery, Rutherford Co., NC Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: unknown

Toms, James Francis, Private Company C, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Rebels” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting at age 21, September 2, 1861. Killed at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 1-3, 1863. Born: November 17, 1841 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: May 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA Buried: Mount Lebanon Baptist, Rutherford Co., NC Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: farmer

Toms, John Carson, Private Company C 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Rebels” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting at age 19, September 2, 1861. Died in hospital in Richmond, Virginia, July 27, 1862 of wounds. Place and date wounded not reported. Born: March 25, 1840 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: July 27, 1862 in Richmond, VA Buried: unknown Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: farmer

Mustered in at Camp Fisher, Oct. 25, 1861,Co. D (Oakland Guards). 34th Reg't. North Carolina Infantry (State Troops. Wife Sallie H. Atkinson appears on register of claims of deceased soldiers, Jan. 5, 1865

He was the youngest of three brothers. He was not old enough to join when his brothers did at start of the war. However, he joined at 18 and meet up with the reg just prior to the Battle Gaines Mill. His first battle wa sone of the fierest of the entire war. He sustained a terrible hand wound and was captured at the enemy works during Pickett''s charge and was taken to Point Lookout prison. He was part of the last exchange of prisoners in March of 1964 and returned to his unit and was transferred to Provost Duty. He survied the war and went to Arkansas to get 40 acres and a mule. He got a pension from Arkansas and died in 1903.

Elijah enlisted Sep 9 1861. Died in battle near Richmond, VA on Jun 27 1862. He was 29yrs old.

Lattimore, Thomas D., 3rd Lieutenant Company D, 34th North Carolina Infantry Served as a 3rd Lieutenant in Company F of this regiment. Reported on duty as acting commander of this company in January-February, 1864. Born: November 25, 1843 in Cleveland Co., NC Died: September 15, 1911 Buried: Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, NC Married: Lettie Matilda Beam Children: 7 Occupation: unknown Thomas Lattimore wrote a post war regimental history of the 34th NC Infantry.

Muster Date: Oct 25 1861 Casualty Date: May 6 1864 - Wilderness, VA Casualty Type: Wounded Imprisonment Date: Apr 3 1865 - Richmond, VA

Thomas Bryant served in the 34th N.C. Infantry Reg. He was captured at Southside Railroad,VA On April 2 1865 and was imprisoned at Hart Island NY and was released in June 1865 upon taking the oath of allegience. He passed away in 1914 after receiving a lung injury from an accidental fall. He was my 4x great grandfather. just a little side note..his brother served in the 58th N.C. Infantry reg. in 1862 and mustered out and joined the 3rd NC Mounted Infantry(u.s)....do not know the details of this switch but will post as it becomes available.

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09 May 1863 • Richmond City, Virginia, USA KISER, GEORGE, Private - Resided in Gaston County where he enlisted at age 36, March 5, 1863, for the war. Wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 1-3, 1863. Died at Richmond, Virginia, May 9 or May 21, 1863, of wounds. Mr. Kiser was wounded during The Battle of Chancellorsville, in Virginia. He was admitted to Winder Hospital in Richmond. Due to the massive number of casualties, he was buried in a mass grave at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA. Gravesite Details , Date Of Burial :, Confederate Soldier State : North Carolina Regiment : 34th Company : E, Ref: Cemetery Records

Enlisted 1863, served at Gettysburg, never wounded or captured, surrendered at Appomattox.

Robert was born in Lincoln Co. NC in 1826. His archival records are co-mingled with another man of the same name from Cleveland Co. NC who was in Co H of same Regiment. His date of enlistment is not know, however the first CMR mentioned was dated 11 Sept 1862. He is a patient in the CSA Hospital at Farmville, Va. suffering from Chronic Rheumatism and is discharged by surgeons certificate on 13 Oct 1862 from same hospital. Its possible that he engaged in the battles of Ox Hill & Harper's Ferry. He married my cousin Ada Caroline Johnson in 1856. They are buried at Mountain Rest Cem. Kings Mount, Cleveland Co. NC.

Proctor, James Albert, Private Company E, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Shady Grove Rangers” Born in Cleveland County and resided in Lincoln County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting at age 33, September 11, 1861. Discharged on July 15, 1862, by reason of 'asthma and dyspepsia.' There is also a James A Proctor, Private, in this company who was born in Rutherford County and resided in Lincoln County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 33, on or about 30 September 1861. He was captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, 14 July 1863 and confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC, then transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland on 8 August 1863. He was transferred to Elmira, New York 16 August 1864, and paroled at Elmira on 9 February 1865, at which time he was transferred to Boulware's Wharf, James River, Virginia, where he was received on or about 21 February 1865 for exchange. Born: about 1828 in Cleveland Co., NC Died: unknown Buried: possibly Blacks Cemetery, Cherryville, NC Married: Margaret Whitworth Children: 6 Occupation: farmer

Jesse was born in Lincoln Co., NC where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln Co. at the age of 19, Sept. 11, 1861. Wounded in the hip and toe at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863. Returned to duty in Nov-Dec 1863. Surrendererd at Appromattox Court House, Virginia April 9, 1865.

His last name Reinhardt sometimes shows up with a different spelling. He was from Longtown, Yadkin County, N.C. and born in 1838.

Sain, Jacob, Jr. Private Company E, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Shady Grove Rangers” Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting at age 22, September 11, 1861. Captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, August 17, 1863. Paroled on or about March 3, 1864, and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received march 6, 1864, for exchange. Returned to duty in May-June 1864. Captured on the South Side Railroad, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Hart’s Island, New York Harbor, April 7, 1865. Released on June 19, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. (North Carolina pension records indicate he was wounded at Burgess’ Mill, Petersburg, and Gettysburg.) Born: about 1839 in Lincoln Co., NC Died: 5/31/1931 in Lincoln Co., NC Buried: unknown Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: unknown This Jacob Sain was listed as Jr. due to another soldier by the same name in this company and regiment. They were cousins, not father and son.

Sane, Daniel, Private Company E, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Shady Grove Rangers” Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 21, September 11, 1861. Died on December 10, 1861. Place and cause of death not reported. Born: August 21, 1841 Died: December 10, 1861 Buried: unknown Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: unknown

Sane, Jacob, Private Company E, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Shady Grove Rangers” Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 33, September 11, 1861. Died in hospital near Richmond, Virginia, August 6 -8 1862, of disease. Jacob Sane was 6' tall and had a fair complexion, blues eyes and sandy hair. Born: February 9, 1838 in Lincoln Co., NC Died: August 9, 1862 in Richmond, VA Buried: Pleasant Hill Baptist, Rutherford Co., NC Married: Sarah Barbary Wise Children: 6 Occupation: farmer This Jacob Sane was mustered into the company and listed as Sr. to differentiate him from his cousin by the same name.

Pvt. Co. F., 34th Regiment North Carolina Infantry Enlisted Sept 17, 1861 at Cleveland Co., N.C. by A.G. Waters for 1 years service Last paid April 30, 1863 by J.W. Clark. Killed in action July 1, 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg. From the book 'Confederate Casualties at Gettysburg: A Comprehensive Record' by John W. Busey, Travis W. Busey pg.1103 - Carter, Jesse J.: 1 July and his effects were given to his father, William. Standing 5'8' tall, this 18-year-old farmer from Cleveland County enlisted 17 September 1861 in that county and took the Oath of Allegiance to his state. Residence Cleveland County NC; an 18 year-old Farmer.Enlisted on 9/17/1861 at Cleveland County, NC as a Private.On 10/25/1861 he mustered into 'F' Co. NC 34th Infantry He was Killed on 7/1/1863 at Gettysburg, PAHe was listed as:* Hospitalized 9/25/1862 Danville, VA (For wounds)* Returned 2/15/1863 (place not stated) (Estimated day)Other Information:born in Cleveland County, NCSources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com Listed as Pvt. in Co. F, 34th Regiment of NC Troops (Floyd Rifles). Bible states that he 'left home' October 10, 1861 and was killed at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Records indicate that he enlisted 17 September 1861 and agrees with Bible as to date and place killed. Also states the following 'The 34th was with General Jackson on his great flank movement at Chancellorsville and was near him when he was shot. After this hard battle the Army of Northern Virginia started towards Gettysburg and the Brigade, now known as Scales, because General Pender had ben promoted, for the first time had to retreat under fire. Scale's Brigade was in the second line of Pickett's Charge, but was repulsed and driven back in disorder, as was every other command engaged in that destructive charge.'

Robert was apparently killed in action at the second Manassas. He was my gg-granddad's brother(William Franklin Crowder). Robert volunteered with him and served with him until his death. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Born: 24 Feb, 1832 Died: 27 or 30 Aug, 1862 (per records found) Married: Eunice J. Evans, 28 Apr, 1856 Buried: Mass grave at battlefield

I am interested in finding out any information about Co. F as well as any information regarding relatives who served with. Apparently he was wounded in the foot or ankle, but am not sure in which battle. Born: 8 Jan 1838, Cleveland Co. North Carolina Died: 3 Nov 1915, Brownington, Henry Co. Missouri Buried: Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington, MO Married:Rose Ellen Hardin Children:Daniel Elvin Crowder (my g-granddad) Father was named Bartlett and was a large landowner. I assume William was a farmer as was his son. He also had more children, just not sure of their names.

Shot in elbow in Fredericksburg, VA 1863 and given medical discharge in 1864.

Lattimore, Franklin, Private Company F, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Floyd Rifles” Resided in Cleveland County and enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, at age 21, April 20, 1864, for the war. Captured near Petersburg, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, April 4, 1865. Released on June 29, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Born: July 12, 1842 Died: April 4, 1924 Buried: Lattimore Cemetery, Lattimore, NC Married: Edith Chitwood Children: unknown Occupation: unknown

Lattimore, James H., Private Company F, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Floyd Rifles” Born in Cleveland County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Cleveland County at age 20, October 5, 1861. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, May 23, 1864, with a gunshot wound to the left shoulder. Place at date wounded not reported. Returned to duty in September-October, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. Born: March 8, 1841 in Cleveland Co., NC Died: February 9, 1920 Buried: Rock Springs Baptist, Rutherford Co., NC Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: farmer

Lattimore, Thomas D., 3rd Lieutenant Company F, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Floyd Rifles” Born in Cleveland County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Cleveland County at age 17, October 5, 1861. Mustered in as a private. Appointed 3rd Lieutenant on July 25, 1862. Reported on duty as acting commander of Company D of this regiment in January-February, 1864. Present or accounted for until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. Born: November 25, 1843 in Cleveland Co., NC Died: September 15, 1911 Buried: Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, NC Married: Lettie Matilda Beam Children: 7 Occupation: unknown

Price, Drury Dobbins, Corporal Company F, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Floyd Rifles” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Cleveland County at age 22, September 17, 1861. Mustered in as a Private. Appointed Musician prior to March 1, 1862. Reduced to ranks prior to May 1, 1862. Wounded at or near Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26 -27, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. Promoted to corporal prior to March 1, 1863. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. Born: January 1, 1840 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: April 25, 1865 in Gaston Co., NC Buried: on the Catawba River (Memorial marker at Flat Rock Cem near Mt Holly, NC) Married: Luciller Ann Price Children: unknown Occupation: farmer Drury Price drowned in the Catawba River in Gaston County, NC while returning home from the war. He was one of seven men who died that day.

Joseph enlisted (Drafted ?) on March 13, 1863. Died July 3, 1863, Gettysburg, PA. Buried (or memorialized) Zion Methodist cemetary, Lincolnton, NC

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According to my research, my great great grandfather volunteered for service at age 39. He was assigned to Co. H, 34th regt. He was taken prisoner at Wilderness, Va. and was eventually transferred to the prison camp at Elmira, NY where he died from chronic diarrhea. He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira NY in grave nr. 425.

Born about 1831 Rutherford and Cleveland Co. NC Killed in action June 27Th 1862 Gaines Mill

Enlisted April 1864 for the war, paroled April 1865 at Burkeville, VA.

Enlisted as a 1st Sergeant. Enlisted in Company C, 15th Infantry Regiment North Carolina. Transferred out of Company C, 15th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 15 Oct 1862. Promoted to Full Private (Estimated day of Promo) on 15 Oct 1862. Transferred Company H, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 15 Oct 1862. Promoted to Full Corporal (Estimated day of Promo) on 15 May 1863. Promoted to Full Sergeant on 1 Feb 1864. Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant (Estimated day of Promo) on 15 Sep 1864. Surrendered Company H, 34th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 9 Apr 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.

Milas was born in Mecklenburg Co NC 10 May 1824. He enlisted 11 Sep1864 at Camp Mangum near Raleigh, Wake Co. NC. He has 4 cards in his archival file. He was about 40 years old. He was captured near Fort Steadman Va. during that battle on 25 Mar 1865 and taken to Point Lookout Md. He was released 29 June 1865 after {swallowing the yellow dog.} He died July 1876 in Monroe Co. NC. and buried in the family cemetery. He married Jurreptha Caroline Starnes. He was the father in law of my 4th cousin 3 x removed.

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Also served in 7th south carolina, Co. I (90day reserves) Died of diseaes 29 October, 1864

Previously served in Company C of this regiment. Transferred to this company with the rank of Private on October 31, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant on November 16, 1863. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. Born: June 11, 1837 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: March 11, 1908 in Rutherford Co., NC Buried: Concord Baptist, Bostic, NC Married: Delilah Harrill Children: 3 Occupation: Dentist, mill owner and farmer

Asa was conscripted in 1864, was captured at the North Anna River. He died of Measles as a POW at Point Lookout, MD on July 4, 1864. His wife Rachael remarried in 1866 and moved along with her six children to Mercer County, WV.

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Huntley, George Job, 3rd Lieutenant Company I, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Band” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 20, November 10, 1861. Mustered in as a musician (Fifer). Promoted to 1st Sergeant in May 1862 – February 1863. Appointed 3rd Lieutenant on May 12, 1863. Wounded at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1, 1863. Died at or near Gettysburg on July 1-2, 1863, of wounds Born: about 1841 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA Buried: unknown Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: farmer George Huntley is profiled in the book, 'The Cry is War, War War.' Huntley is also a 'tour guide' at Pamplin Park near Petersburg, VA. His many writings from the war years are used to guide the visitor through the war there.

He was wounded at Gettysburg but survive the war.

Joined with his father (Thomas) and brother (Michael). Died of disease in Goldsboro, NC on 15 Feb 1862. After the war family had his body moved to Shiloh Meth Ch, Inman, SC, where they had moved to. Family lived in Polk Co at time of entry. Name on Confederate Memorial at Willowdale Cemetery, Goldsboro, NC

Joined with his father (Thomas) and brother (James). Wounded once and recuperated in Columbia, SC. Died of disease at Winder Hosp, Richmond on 19 Jun 1864. Family lived in Polk Co at time of entry.

Joined with his two sons, James & Michael. Was released for health reasons before the unit saw action. Buried at Shiloh Meth Ch, Inman, SC. Family lived in Polk Co at time of entry. One of my GGGGrandfathers.

Padgett, Marcus Dedmon, Private Company I, 34th North Carolina Infantry Transferred to Company D, 16th NC Infantry in May 1862. Born: 1839 Died: July 8, 1867 Buried: Sandy Springs Baptist, Polk Co., NC Married: S. E. Unknown Children: 1 Occupation: farmer

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Suttle, George W., 5th Sergeant Company I, 34th North Carolina Infantry Enlisted on October 6, 1861 and discharged on December 8, 1862 by reason of being too young. Previously served in Company D, 16th NC Infantry. Later served in the 70th NC Infantry (1st NC Junior Reserves).

Suttle, Phillip, Private Company I, 34th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Band” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 21, October 6, 1861. Wounded at Gaines’ Mill, Virginia June 27, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. Died in hospital at Lynchburg, Virginia, June 3-5, 1863 of “febris typhoides.” Born: about 1840 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: June 3, 1863 in Lynchburg, VA Buried: unknown Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: farmer

Captured at the Battle of North Anna May 23rd, 1864. Sent to Point Lookout POW Camp. Died 14 Jun 1864 while at Point Lookout POW Camp. Buried in the Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery.

I am his great, great granddaughter through his son, William Alexander Wood. He started in the company as a corporal and ended as captain. He was wounded by a shell in his right hand, head and neck, at Gettysburg.

1st Lieut. Co K 34th NC Infantry. born 2 March 1820 in Montgomery Co. NC. He has 41 items in his archival file. He enlisted at Troy, Montgomery Co. NC as 1st Sgt in Co K. mustered at Camp Fisher near High Point, NC 25 Oct. He was 41 years old and the name of his company was [Montgomery Boys]. On 18 April 1862 he re-enlisted and was elected to 1st Lieut. He was shot in the leg during the 7 days battle leading a charge on 30 June 1862 at Frayser's Farm. The record of his hospitalization and recuperation is not documented. However, he remained in his company and was in the fight for 2 more years. This while he served in Pender's Brigade A.P. Hill's Light Division. In Aug 1862 Penders Brigade is now under the command of Stonewall Jackson's command. With his bad leg he fought in the battles of Cedar Mountain, Sharpsburg/Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Falling Waters, Bristo Station & Mine Run. on 7 July 1864 unable to stand the pain and in failing health he tendered his request for resignation. Arriving home, he is soon asked to rejoin the fight. The South in desperate need of troops was forming Junior and Senior Regiments of troops. On 15 Aug 1864 at the age of 45 years, 5 months & 13 days with a bad leg he enlisted at Troy, NC as Captain Commanding Officer of Co A 6th Regiment Senior Reserves. Sworn in by Lt. J.H. Haughton. He has 5 archival items in this file. He is described as being 5 feet 9 in, grey hair with dark complexion and grey eyes. He was the father-in-law of my 2nd cousin 2 x removed.

Harris was killed at Gaines Mill, Virginia on 27 June 1862.

Enlisted as Private in May 1861 in Company K at Montgomery County, N. C. Wounded by shell fragments at Second Manassas - August 1862 Discharged from service - October 1862 for being overage Applied for North Carolina Pension For Disability From Service - 1885 Applied for North Carolina Pension For Disability From Service - 1902 Pension was denied despite evidence of wounds received during the war