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61st North Carolina Infantry      
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charles stocks - Unknown   
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Contact Name:  jim ward
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Date Added:  12/15/2011
Company A
Luther R Millard - Private   
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Contact Name:  Thomas Millard, Jr
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Date Added:  10/8/2011
Company B
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
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Date Added:  11/5/2005
Company B
Henry Harding - Captain   
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Date Added:  6/29/2008
Company B
William Francis Harding - Corporal   
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Date Added:  6/29/2008
Company B
William Harvey Patrick - 3rd Lieutenant   
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Date Added:  6/29/2008
Company C
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
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Date Added:  7/10/2022
Company C
Joseph W. Burchett - Private   
Was my 2x gr. uncle.
Contact Name:  Vonda Whirley
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Date Added:  6/17/2015
Company C
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
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Date Added:  1/3/2019
Company C
Thomas Parrish - Private   
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Contact Name:  Robert Parrish, Sr.
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Date Added:  12/12/2008
Company D
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
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Date Added:  12/30/2007
Company D
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
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Date Added:  6/20/2008
Company D
Basil Elisha Webster - Sergeant   
my g-g-grandfather
Contact Name:  Steve Avent
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Date Added:  12/14/2004
Company D
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
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Date Added:  7/15/2010
Company D
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
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Date Added:  7/15/2010
Company E
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
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Date Added:  2/21/2010
Company E
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
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Date Added:  7/3/2010
Company E
Josiah James Hughes - Private   
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Contact Name:  William McGrath
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Date Added:  11/16/2014
Company E
LEVI JESSE HARDY MEWBORN - Private   
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Date Added:  4/25/2002
Company E
John Franklin Turnage - Private   
Enlisted on July 15, 1862 at the age of 19
Contact Name:  Brenda Reiber
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Date Added:  3/30/2010
Company F
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
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Date Added:  5/22/2010
Company F
John T. Owens - Private   
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Contact Name:  Connie Fisher
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Date Added:  1/4/2011
Company F
James J. Taylor - Private   
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Contact Name:  Ron Taylor
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Date Added:  9/15/2012
Company H
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
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Date Added:  7/24/2015
Company H
Levin Revels - Private   
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Date Added:  11/23/2015
Company I
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
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Date Added:  8/28/2008
Company I
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
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Date Added:  5/30/2009
Company I
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
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Date Added:  10/27/2007
Company I
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
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Date Added:  4/10/2008
Company I
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
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Date Added:  4/10/2008
Company I
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
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Date Added:  6/30/2008
Company I
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
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Date Added:  11/21/2007
Company I
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
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Date Added:  11/21/2007
Company I
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
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Date Added:  1/3/2011
Company I
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
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Date Added:  1/3/2011
Company K
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Sergeant   
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Date Added:  11/29/2012
Company K
ivy becton - Corporal   
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Contact Name:  rafer leito
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Date Added:  8/5/2009
Company K
Phineas Whaley - Private   
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Contact Name:  Robert (Bob) Noble
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Date Added:  4/17/2007
Company Field & Staff
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
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Date Added:  10/11/2009
Company Field & Staff
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 - Sergeant Major   
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Contact Name:  Edward Harding
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Date Added:  6/29/2008
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