These pages are dedicated to the memory of all the men from North Carolina that fought in the Civil War.

Fayetteville Observer, May 9, 1864

Died, in the 2nd N.C. Hospital at Petersburg, Va., 31st July, 1862, D.M. Johnson, private in 
Company D, 48th N.C.T., in the 49th year of his age.  He was a native of Moore Co.  He has 
left a wife and eight children to mourn their loss.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church 
at Euphronia.  He was in the battles around Richmond and fought bravely at Seven Pines.  On 
the way back he was taken sick and never more recovered.  He was a kind father, an affectionate 
husband, an obliging neighbor and will ever be remembered by his comrades in arms.  Although 
his decaying body rests in the distant plains of Virginia, we have no doubt his spirit has gone to 
reap his reward in Heaven, never more to be aroused to the conflict of war.

William Garner, son of Linsey Garner of Davidson Co., N.C., departed this life 1st July, 1862, 
from a wound received at the Seven Pines fight.  In the commencement of the war now raging 
between the North and the South, he said he was going to volunteer.  His father was very much 
opposed to it, on account of his being so young—not then 16 years old—but he acquiesced and 
gave him up to the cause.  He volunteered in Capt. Hill’s Company of Lexington, 48th N.C. 
Regiment, and was just four months with his regiment when he received his death wound.  
Thus has fallen another of the earth’s brightest jewels, a sacrifice to this cruel war.  Willie was a 
kind and dutiful son, a dear brother, polite and affectionate cousin, a brave and generous soldier.  
His deportment was such that won the respect and admiration of all who knew him.
Fayetteville Observer, late May, 1864

We regret to see that Capt. Shubal G. Worth of Randolph County, Acting Adjutant of the 2nd 
Cavalry, was killed in the recent cavalry fight near Petersburg.  Also, to hear of the death on the 
19th of wounds received on the 12th, of W.D. McPherson of this county, Company C, 14th 
N.C.T.—a gallant soldier and a good man.

Among the killed at Spottsylvania C.H. on the 12th was Lt. John H. Tolar, Company H, Orr’s 
S.C. Rifle Regiment, a son of Mr. Robert Tolar of Bladen. 

North Carolina Standard, May 25, 1864

Died, at Jackson Hospital in Richmond on the 26th April of chronic diarrhea, L.T. Roles, 
Company E, 47th N.C.T.

North Carolina Standard
Raleigh
June 8, 1864

Died, at Gordonsville, Va., of typhoid fever, on the 12th April, N.R. Bull(?) Bell(?), 13th Regiment, 
son of C.A. and Margaret Bull(?) Bell(?) of Yadkin County.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, March 14, 1864

Died, in the hospital at Wilmington, January 3, 1864, Johnson Fry, in the 41st year of his age.  
He was a member of the Wilmington Artillery and only served seven weeks before his death.  
He lived a consistent member of the church for the past 19 years.  He was a good and obliging 
neighbor, a kind and affectionate father and a devoted husband.  He leaves a wife and five 
children to mourn his irreparable loss.  But they mourn not as those who have no hope, for 
they have bright assurance that he has gone to rest.

Died, at Staunton, Va., Oct. 15, 1863, M.A. Goggin, of Montgomery Co., of Company H, 44th 
N.C.T., aged 31 years, 4 months and 26(?) days.  He had been in service one year and seven 
days when he died, and had been in several skirmishes but passed them all unhurt. Thus has 
fallen the last of three soldier brothers, a crushing blow on their aged father.  He was esteemed 
by all who knew him at home and loved by his fellow soldiers.  He leaves an affectionate wife 
and lovely little daughter, aged father, sisters and brothers to  mourn his early loss.  He gave 
bright evidence of peace with God.

Died, at Richmond, in Winder Hospital, Oct. 23, 1863, James A. Gibson, of Montgomery Co., 
N.C., of fever, in the 24th year of his age, of Company F, 44th N.C.T.  He had been in service 
nearly two years, had participated in several skirmishes, but passed them all un hurt.  He was 
a model soldier, ever at his post, and loved by all his fellow soldiers.  He leaves a loving wife, 
brother, mother, and sisters to mourn his untimely departure.

Died, at Hammond General Hospital, Maryland, A. Carter, Company L, 22nd Regiment N.C.T.  
He was a kind and generous youth, respected by all who knew him.  He did not remain in the 
army long before he was captured by our ruthless foe and soon thereafter was taken sick, and 
after a short illness passed from time to eternity, and now reposes calmly beneath the sod of 
earth in the cold, silent sepulcher where the din of war, the clash of arms and the bursting 
thunders of cannon, are never heard.

North Carolina Standard
Raleigh
June 29, 1864

Killed in battle, Daniel Turner Hundsley, Company G, 43rd (?) Regiment, by a grape shot on 
Monday, 30th May near Mechanicsville.  His brigade had repulsed the enemy when they were 
ordered back.  The enemy fired upon them as they turned back and he received his death wound.  
No truer, braver, or more patriotic soldier has fallen since the war began. He was beloved by his 
comrades.  He had a younger brother standing near by when he was shot down.  Sad, indeed, 
was the task that fell upon this younger brother to communicate this news to the widowed 
parent.  He was 23 years old the last day of April.  He was a brave soldier, a dutiful son, a kind 
and affectionate brother.  He leaves a mother and seven brothers and two sisters to mourn their 
loss.  I hope his is at last where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.
A Friend

North Carolina Standard
Raleigh
July 6, 1844

John H. Johnson fell in the defense of his country on the 20th May near Petersburg.  He 
volunteered in Company D, Captain Lassiter’s Company, 35th Regiment in June of 1861 and 
participated in all the fights from Newbern to the fights around Richmond where he received 
his death wound.  He was a good soldier and a sincere friend to independence.  He was at 
his post at all times and always did his duty without a murmur.  He was beloved by all his 
comrades in the army.  He leaves a father and mother and three brothers to mourn his death.  
He had professed religion in October of 1863 and united with the Baptist Church, Olive’s 
Chapel, in Wake County.  He was a member of the Masonic fraternity.  He was born on the 
fourth day of March, 1840 and died the 20th May, 1864.

While penning his notice, we have heard of the death of his brother Thomas, who fell on the 
battlefield near Petersburg Friday, 17th June.  What has been said of John is strictly true also 
of Thomas Johnson.  He possessed all the qualities of his brother as a soldier, Christian and 
Mason.  He leaves a devoted wife and child to mourn his loss.  He joined the same company 
at the same time as his brother and when he fell on the 20th he caught him in his arms and 
remained with him until driven away by the enemy.  His poor brother lay on the battlefield two 
days.  Thomas then took his body and laid it in the grave where it remained for a week when 
his father took it up and removed it to the family graveyard and there buried it.
S.H.H.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, May 6, 1864

The Adjutant of the 2nd N.C. Cavalry, S.G. Worth of Asheboro, N.C., was killed in a charge 
made by that Regiment against the enemy at Winston’s, 14 miles west of Richmond, on the 
11th (?) 14th (?) day of May.   Adjutant Worth was a brave and accomplished officer.  His 
gallantry on the field was much noticed.  His constitution was frail and after nearly two years 
of the most arduous service he was forced to resign his position and go home.  Not satisfied 
with the service he had rendered his country, Capt. Worth went as a volunteer aid to General 
Pettigrew and again gave out in service.  General Vance, knowing this young officer’s ability, 
appointed him Lt. Col. Of the Home Guards of Randolph co., where his influential service won 
for him esteem.  Having served in this capacity but a few months, he was tendered the position 
of adjutant of the 2nd N.C. Cavalry by the colonel of that regiment and again did his part in 
service and the brittle thread of life was loosed—his spirit fled to brighter realms.

Died, in Petersburg on the 20th (?) May, from a wound received on the 7th May, in General 
Lee’s army, Sgt. Major C. T. Wright, 37th  (note, not sure of number, the seven is clear, but 
the three might not be accurate)  N.C. Troops, aged 18 years, and son of the late Dr. Thomas 
H. Wright of Wilmington, N.C.  Again has the silver cord been loosed and the golden bowl 
broken and a pure and noble spirit returned to the God who gave it. Again have the casualties 
of war plunged a family in distress which but a short time since mourned the loss of one of its 
most cherished members.  Charles Thomas Wright, fired with patriotic fever, and desirous of 
serving his country in this mortal struggle, some months since left the Virginia Military Institute 
where he was a cadet and received the appointment of sergeant major of the (?7th, again first 
number is not clear) N.C.T.  In the capacity of Acting Adjutant he was fearlessly and gallantly 
discharging his duty in the thickest of the fighting when he received the cruel wound from the 
effects of which he died.  Oh!  When will the desolation and sorrow be satisfied?  Will not the 
blood of the generous and noble youth of our land appease its wrath and satiate its thirst?  
How long, oh God, how long shall the wicked triumph?

Died, at the battle near Chancellorsville, Va., on the 8th May, 1864, Lt. John H. Tolar (of 
Bladen Co., N.C.), Company H, Orr’s Rifle Regiment, S.C. Volunteers.  He fell while bravely 
leading forward the company (the command of which devolved on him) when the remainder of 
the regiment (one other company excepted) had given back, unsupported and under a galling 
fire.  He led and encouraged his men until he fell pierced through the head with a minie ball.  
He died not as a man without hope in the Lord—his life was exemplary and Christian; his 
daily practice was to teach his men to serve God.  He was among the first to respond to his 
country’s first call for volunteers in 1861.  He served as sergeant until the battles around 
Richmond in 1862, immediately after which he was elevated to the rank of 2nd Lt. for meritorious 
conduct and served in that capacity until, after the Battle of Fredericksburg in Dec. 1862 he 
was promoted to 1st Lt.  He commanded his company in nearly every engagement and has 
been complimented by his colonel and brigade commander on several occasions.  He was 
one of nine brothers that entered in the service at the commencement of the war and is the 
third that has fallen.  He has led his company in eighteen bloody battles and new sleeps 
beneath the blood stained soil of Virginia where the rattle of cannon and musketry does not 
disturb him.
A.H.T.

Fayetteville Observer, June 6, 1864

Died, Mr. Jeptha Hall, in Cedar Creek District, Cumberland County, aged 29 years, a soldier 
of the Confederate army.

North Carolina Standard
Raleigh
July 13, 1864

The following North Carolina soldiers have lately died in the hospital at Atlanta:  Sgt. W.H .
Henson, Company B, 39th Regiment; G.W. Lewis, Company F, 58th Regiment; Lt. Marion 
Sherritt, Company H, 20th Regiment

Amos B. Royster, Company H(?), 47th Regiment, N.C.T., departed this life on the 16th June 
last at Winder Hospital, Richmond, from the effects of a wound received in the fights near that 
place.  In May of 1863 he resigned his position that he had filled for several years at the post 
office in this city and volunteered his services to his country.  He was a gallant soldier always 
conducting himself on the field of battle and in camp so as to gain the respect of the officers 
and men.  His body is gone but he will be long remembered by his comrades for his noble 
qualities.  He was 21 years of age and the second son of M.B. Royster, Esq., of this city.

North Carolina Standard
Raleigh
June 8, 1864

Lt. Col. Lane, 17th N.C.T. died at Poplar Lawn, Petersburg on the 17th inst.  He was  a native 
of Elizabeth City.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, July 25, 1864

Charlie C. Roberts was killed on the 5th May while nobly fighting for his company, in the 24th 
year of his age.  He was a member of Company H, 26th Regiment N.C.T.  Farewell, dear 
Charlie, you have left us, and have gone to join your brave comrades who have fallen before 
you, to sing Hallelujah, the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.  The mourn not, dearest sister and 
friends, you are only parted for a while; love and serve the God he loved, and by and by you will 
meet him on Jordan’s happy shore to part no more.
Victorious his fall, for he rose as he fell
With Jesus, his Maker, in glory to dwell
He hath passed o’er the stream, and has reached the bright coast
For he fell like a martyr, he died at his post.
July 9, 1864
Cousin M*****

Died, in Virginia, recently, Sgt. N. Foster of Company E, 26th N.C.T.  He was a good and 
patriotic soldier, beloved by all who knew him. He came out at the commencement of the war, 
participated in many hard fought battles, received a severe wound in the battle of Gettysburg, 
was a prisoner at David’s Island.  He leaves a wife, father and mother, to mourn his loss.  

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, July 18, 1864

Killed instantly, in battle, at the Wilderness, on the 5th May, Captain John C. Gaines of Company 
F, 44th Regiment, N.C.T., Kirkland’s Brigade, and son of the late Colonel James L. Gaines of 
Montgomery County, N.C., in the 27th year of his age.  His regiment had been relieved after 
having charged and carried the enemy’s works in gallant style, and on retiring Captain Gaines 
was killed by a Minnie ball piercing his head.  He entered the service in March of 1862 as 1st 
Lt. of the company, which he had assisted in raising by volunteering and upon the death of
Captain D.D. Deberry, which happened shortly after the company was organized, he was 
promoted to the captaincy, which position he had served in gallantly up to the time of his death, 
with great acceptability to his senior officers and his command, possessing and enjoying their 
confidence and admiration to the fullest extent.  Again has the 44th Regiment lost one of its 
bravest and best officers and the country a patriotic and ardent defender.

Died, in the hospital at Richmond, on the 10th May last, of wounds received in the battle 
around Richmond, Va., Private Archibald J. Pearce of Company H, 45th Regiment, N.C.T., 
in the 32nd year of his age.  The deceased was a kind husband, an affectionate father, and 
for several years a worthy member of the Baptist Church in Moore County.  He leaves a widow 
and five small children to mourn him.

Richard T. Rowan, Company C, 35th N.C.T., was instantly killed near Petersburg, Va., in a 
charge made Friday night, June 17.  He was in the 19th year of his age and was exempted 
by the Board of Physicians; but on the return of good health, not wanting to be conscripted, 
he volunteered in the above named company and participated in all the fights about Drewry’s 
Bluff.  By the gentleness and affability of his disposition he soon was the love of his associates.  
He had early learned to love Jesus, and like him endeavored to make all happy with whom he 
associated; while his bravery in battle and prompt discharge of every duty commanded the 
confidence of both officers and men.  Of him it may truly be said, he was a good boy.  He has 
fallen in a glorious cause.  May our loss be his eternal gain.
A Private in Company C, 35th Regiment

Killed, at the battle of the Wilderness, on the 5th May, Charles Chalmers Roberts, Company H, 
26th Regiment N.C.T., in the 24th year of his age.  He entered the army in the spring of 1861, 
for twelve months.  At the expiration of that time, he promptly volunteered for the war, before 
conscription was even talked of.  Charlie was a kind hearted young man and a good soldier, 
ready at all times to offer his life a living sacrifice on the altar of his bleeding country.  He was 
one of the color bearers of the regiment and stood bravely by them on many a hard fought field, 
among them the ever memorable one of Gettysburg, in which he received a slight wound, but 
soon recovered and promptly reported himself for duty, and again took his stand by the colors 
of the 26th Regiment, there proudly to stand until his country was freed from the ruthless hand 
of the invader; and there he was firmly standing on the 5th of May when a Minnie ball entered 
his head, killing him instantly.  Thus has terminated the life of another of our best and bravest 
young men.  May his many virtues be long remembered and cherished by his bereaved friends
both at home and in the army, and may they console themselves with the hope that though his 
cheerful voice will never be heard again on earth, that his spirit will ever live at the right hand of 
God, where the din of war will be forever hushed.

Mortally wounded near Cold Harbor, Virginia, on Monday, June 6, and died the next evening in 
one of the hospitals in Richmond, Lit. James Calvin Buchanan, of Company F (Scotch Boys), 
18th Regiment N.C.T., in the 28th year of his age.  He joined one of the first volunteer companies 
formed in Richmond County, more than three years ago.  Under the faithful preaching of the 
missionary who has been laboring for some time in the 18th Regiment, he with others of his 
company made a public profession of faith in Christ and was received into what is called the 
Army Church.  Early this spring, and a few weeks before his death, he with his brother William, 
now a prisoner, were received as members, by letter, of Laurel Hill Church, with which is parents 
have been long connected.  He was kindly nursed by a friend who reports him as calm and 
peaceful, and ready to die.  His friend also had his body brought home, and it now rests in 
peace in the family burying ground.  He was wounded through the bowels either by a random 
shot or by one of the enemy’s sharpshooters.  He felt he was mortally wounded; but his faith 
in Christ sustained him.  This makes the second son that the family has lost during the present 
war, and a third is now a prisoner in the hands of the enemy.  May God sustain them under 
these sad trials.
T.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, July 11, 1864

Justice demands something be said of Private Cornelius Matheson, (Company D, 49th N.C.T.), 
who died instantly from a gunshot wound through the heart while on picket near Petersburg, Va., 
21st June.  I never knew him until he joined my company.  He was a native of Montgomery 
County and volunteered as a private, the “post of honor”, 13th March, 1862 and had been with 
the company in every fight in which they had been engaged; among them the Battles of Malvern 
Hill and Sharpsburg.  My attention has been elicited by his gallantry on many occasions on the 
battlefield and especially at Sharpsburg on the 17th Sept., 1862 when and where I saw receipts
for his cartridges by the falling of blue jackets.  But he is gone!  His family has lost a dear, pious 
and good member and the Confederacy one of her most enthusiastic and valiant soldiers, and 
the company one whom all loved as a brother.  He showed how freely he gave up his life for his 
country by the exposed position he held when he was killed, very near the enemy.  The members 
of his company will enshrine his name in their hearts as one of her most worthy and sincere 
friends and valiant patriots.
D.S.B.

North Carolina Standard
Raleigh
August 3, 1864

A tribute of respect was paid by the members of the Lodge #158, A.F.A., Masons to the memory 
of Carroll F. Nance, Orderly Sergeant, Company I, 5th Regiment N.C. Cavalry who was killed at 
Ashland Station, Va., in its charge upon the Federal entrenchments on the 1st June, 1844 aged 
35.

Died, at Lynchburg, Va., on the 20th February, Pte. Jas. W. Collins, Company D, 1st Regiment.  
He bore his part faithfully in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged from the time he 
entered the service in July of 1862 until November 27 when he received a mortal wound in a 
skirmish near Marton’s Ford.  He was a faithful member of the Baptist Church at Holly Springs, 
Wake Co.

North Carolina Standard
Raleigh
August 24, 1864

In Memoriam:  Killed, in the engagement near White’s Tavern, Va., on the 16th inst., Captain 
George Pettigrew Bryan, 2nd Regiment, N.C. Cavalry, aged 24 years, 10 months and 7 days.  
He fell in defense of his country for freedom and independence; his life was nobly sacrificed 
upon the altar of freedom and liberty.  We mourn our loss.  He was the son of Hon. John N. 
Bryan of this city.  He was a graduate of the University of N.C. in 1860 and from that period to 
his entrance into the army (early in 1861) he was a tutor at the university.  Obeying the first 
call of his country he entered the 2nd Cavalry as a 2nd lieutenant.  Shortly thereafter he was 
promoted to 1st lieutenant and as such was severely wounded in the head and captured at 
Epperville, Virginia on June 21, 1863.  Only a short time since he returned from prison.  He 
was a member of the Episcopalian Church and showed his devotion to God by his pious and 
exemplary life.  Intellectual, amiable and kind, he was an ornament to society and loved and 
respected by his associates.
C.J.L.

North Carolina Standard
Raleigh
August 31, 1864

Died, July 29 at York Hospital, Winchester, 1st Lt. James C.(?) Goodman, 5th N.C. Cavalry 
from a wound received while gallantly leading a corps of skirmishers in the Battle of Kernstown 
on the 24th July.  He was a native of Gates Co.

North Carolina Standard
Raleigh
September 14, 1864

Frank W. Bird, Lt. Col., 11th N.C.T., fell mortally wounded in the charge on the enemy at 
Reams’ Station, on Thursday, 25th ult.  About forty yards from the breastworks on which the 
charge was made he was struck by a minie ball in the temple and died in a few hours.  He 
entered the army as a private.  When a vacancy occurred he was elected lieutenant.  In this 
capacity he served six months.  His regiment was known as the Bethel Regiment and was 
disbanded.  He raised a company of which he was elected captain.  His company formed 
part of the 11th Regiment of which Leaventhorpe became colonel.  In sundry minor 
engagements on the Blackwater, at Whitehall, at Gettysburg, in the battles on the Potomac, 
at the Wilderness, Spottsylvania Court House and in the subsequent engagements from there 
to the fight where he fell, Col. Bird was behind none in encountering the dangers of the fight; 
his gallantry at Gettysburg in rescuing his flag gave him widespread applause in Lee’s army.  
He leaves no brothers but does leave one sister Mrs. P.H. Winston of Bertie. 

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, August 1, 1864

Died, in Smithville, N.C., July 10, Jno. Robert Haughton, second son of the late Hon. Jno. H. 
Haughten, after a brief illness, aged 19 years and one month.  Thus has passed away from 
earth a youth of great energy and steadiness of purpose, of a most amiable disposition.  He 
was a most affectionate brother and friend, a dutiful and loving son, and a true patriot.  

The breaking out of the war found him a pupil at Col. Tew’s Military School at Hillsboro.  When 
it closed, he was very eager to volunteer and was only prevented by parental authority, which 
was exercised under medical advice.  For although apparently a robust and healthy boy, he 
had a frail constitution.

He then commenced preparing for the University.  By very hard study and the closest application, 
he was soon enabled to enter the Sophomore class, and having passed through it creditably to 
himself and to the satisfaction of the faculty, he was advanced to the Junior class.  By this time, 
his health was slightly improved, and his desire to serve his country could not longer be 
restrained.  It being morally certain from the opinion of his physician that he was physically 
disqualified for the regular service, he was compelled, although unwillingly, to accept a position 
in the Signal Corps. Gladly would he have gone into active service had he been able. Had his 
object been his own security and comfort, and to avoid duty and hardship, he would have 
remained in college, where, as a member of the Junior class, he was exempted by special 
order of the President.

In his new sphere, he showed the same energy and industry which had always  characterized 
him.  By his strict attention to duty, his kindness, his gentleness and obliging disposition he 
gained the respect and esteem of his superiors and the love of those around him.  He never 
neglected a duty or spared himself.  His chief officer speaks of him thus:  “I do not think I ever 
saw a youth so remarkable, as perfectly moral; I never heard him use harsh language even to 
his associates.  He was notable for the purity of his conversation, which was entirely free form 
anything like profane or improper language.”

The son of Christian parents, he was in infancy baptized into the Church of Christ, and carefully 
instructed in the principles of our holy religion.  He was from a child attentive to his Christian 
duties; the reading of the Holy Scripture and the fervent prayer was his daily habit and attended 
to without fail and under any circumstance. His mind was deeply exercised on this habit.

During his last illness, much of his time was spent in earnest prayer to his Heavenly Father and 
we doubt not that his pardon was sealed in Heaven, and that he “was carried by angels into 
Abraham’s bosom.”

Covington, Richmond Co., July 11
Please announce to the many friends of Robert W. Capel, of Richmond Co., that he is dead. 
Soon after the war broke out he entered the service as Senior Second Lt., to Company E, 38th 
N.C.T.  A vacancy occurring in the company by the promotion of the Captain, he was elected 
to the office of Captain, which he filled with credit to himself until the re-organization of the 
troops under the conscription act, when he was defeated.  He then returned home; but unwilling 
to rest at ease while others fought his country’s battles, he hastened to volunteer in Captain 
McNeill’s – now Captain McKellar’s Company, 5th Regiment N.C. Cavalry, in which company 
he remained and guarded and fought until the 23rd ult., when in a skirmish near Nottoway 
Court House, Va., he was killed by a Minnie ball which entered his left breast just below the 
heart.  He was found reclining by a tree, with his head resting on his hand.  His captain writes:  
“He was a brave and true soldier, always at the front where danger was highest, and won from 
his comrades their best regards and gave them an example in his life as well as in his death 
of the patriot soldier”.  He preferred death to subjugation and was offended at the word “submit”.  
He was for several years previous to his death a member of the Baptist Church. He leaves 
many warm friends to mourn his loss.  
B.G.C.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, September 5, 1864

In memory of R.F. Little of Robeson County, who died of wounds received at Bermuda Hundred, 
May 26, 1864

Another name is added now
Among the fallen brave,
Who twined the laurels on his brow
And fills a soldiers grave.

The tramp of war from peaceful rest
Shall rouse him up no more,
But far away among the blest
He walks the dreamless shore.

No more his faultless form will strive
The battle’s fiercest storm,
But we will keep his worth alive,
To urge us ever on.

We’ll try and emulate his fame
In this dire bloody strife
And win like him a soldier’s name
Though we could lose a life.

And Francis now we bid adieu
You’ve left a life of pain,
But far beyond the other blue
We hope to meet again.
Petersburg, Virginia, August 3, 1864
No author shown

Died, in Winder Hospital, Richmond, Va., July 18, of typhoid fever, F.J. Timberlake, Company 
G, 47th (?) N.C.T., aged 24.  He volunteered in the winter of 1862 and being found unfit for 
duty on the line on account of an injury received when a small boy, he was assigned to duty 
as clerk in the Quartermaster’s department in which capacity he faithfully served till the 
commencement of his illness.  He was a pious, consistent member of the Baptist Church.  
Though he is gone, he has left an undying memory in the bosoms of all who knew him, for 
none knew him but to love and admire him.  He leaves an affectionate mother, kind brothers,
loving sisters and numerous relatives to mourn his loss.
A Relative

Died, on the 13th August, in the hospital at Wilmington, of typhoid fever, John H. Moffitt, son of 
H. and R. Moffitt of Randolph County, and a member of Company B, 2nd Battalion.  Another 
soldier has fallen, another family bereft, another home deprived of its most prized treasure, 
another brave heart stilled forever, and another spirit transferred to a home of light and love.  
Thus has passed away the third and last son of a happy family.  John was but a boy; but his 
heart throbbed with patriotism and zeal, and he longed to be among the brave defenders of our 
loved South.  But his father, having lost his two elder sons, doubtless grieved that the last, this 
cherished flower, should go forth and share the fate of the others.  He went, not to meet death 
on the battle field but in the crowded hospital.  He sleeps in the silent grave, as true a martyr to 
the cause of liberty as he who falls at the cannon’s mouth.  A short time before his left this town 
he with many others professed religion and joined the M.E. Church, and we doubt not but that 
he now reposes in the full fruition of his brightest hopes.
Thy treasure sleeps, disturb him not,
With wailings of thy grief,
His weary soul has found repose
His aching head, relief.
Unknown

Killed, at Davis’ Farm, near Petersburg, Va., Aug. 21, Corp. John Maxwell, Company F, 24th 
N.C.T.  He was one of the original members of the Cumberland Plough Boys and during his 
three years service was every prompt and faithful in the discharge of every duty assigned him.  
He was brave as the bravest and won the affection of his comrades and the respect of his 
officers by his generous and noble qualities.  His loss is deeply felt and his memory will long 
be cherished by those with whom he was associated.  He has fallen in a glorious cause.  Let 
it console his bereaved friends that he died a faithful soldier’s death at the post of honor and duty.
A Friend

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, Sept. 5, 1864

Died, of wounds received in battle near Cold Harbor, Va., Lt. A.B. Hays, of Company F, 26th 
N.C.T.  This young man of 24 summers enlisted in the N.C. Mountaineers from Caldwell County, 
N.C. on the 15th July, 1861 as a private in which capacity he served with distinction until the 
re-organization, when his company reposed in him the responsibility of 3rd Lt., and subsequently, 
by seniority he was promoted to 2nd Lt., of the same company.  He was pure and noble, upright 
and manly, and evinced to the fullest degree every trait of a gentleman; but above all, he 
exercised a holy and religious faith in Christ, ever looking to a brighter day of eternal rest.  As 
a soldier he had no better.  Duty was a pleasure.  Whatever he was to do, he always did it with 
great determination and promptness thereby gaining the commendation of superiors.  In battle 
he was brave but very cautious.  He was wounded in the battle of Bristow Station and also in 
the Wilderness on the 6th May, but the fatal blow was given him on the 22nd June.  Beloved 
by all, in death his acts, aye, the whole man will ever be kindly remembered and cherished in 
each heart.
A Soldier friend

Obituaries, I know, have become so common as to excite but little interest; but it seems that 
a word and thought cannot be lost on the character of one so illustrious as Private R. Franklin 
Jordan, Company G, 26th Regiment, who died of typhoid fever in Pratt Hospital, Lynchburg, Va., 
May 5, 1864.  Benevolent, kind, social, he was a model of piety and morality; the obedient son, 
loving brother, and brave soldier; truthful to a proverb, timid as a lady, careful not to offend others, 
yet he was a steady defender of his own sacred principles.  In him, earth has lost an ornament, 
heaven has gained a prize.  Franklin participated in many battles, never shrinking from duty, 
and was wounded in the battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1863.  But he has bone 
beyond the reach of war.  My heart sickens as I turn to his grief stricken parents to whom he 
was endeared with the double bonds of parental affection.  But he was a Christian:  Oh, cheer 
up with the prospect of meeting him again.  For his brothers and sisters he left an example 
worthy of emulation and though no mark tells his resting place, he lives in memory fresh.
S.E.T.

Matthew Coggin died in the hospital at Staunton, Va., Oct. 15, 1863, with chronic diarrhea 
and scarbutus.  He suffered a great deal before he died, far away from home among strangers.  
He left home the 8th October, 1862.  He was liked by all that knew him at home and in the army 
by all his brother soldiers.  He always obeyed orders and was at his post.  The Confederacy 
has lost one of her bravest and best soldiers.  He leaves an affectionate wife and one sweet 
little daughter to mourn this great loss. He was a true father and a devoted husband.  He was 
the third son of George Coggin, Esq.  He leaves an aged father, brothers and sisters to mourn 
his early departure.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, October 3, 1864

Brigadier general Robert D. Johnston, commanding the 5th, 12th, 20th and 23rd Regiments of 
N.C.T. is reported to have been killed at Winchester on Monday last.  General Johnston was 
from Lincoln County, where he raised a company early in 1861.  This company was attached 
to the 13th Volunteers (23rd Troops) and on the reorganization of the regiment, Capt. Johnston 
was made lieutenant colonel.  For distinguished gallantry, he was promoted to brigadier general 
from lieutenant colonel and assigned to the command of what was then known as Iverson’s 
Brigade.  He was a nephew of Colonel William Johnston of Charlotte, and graduated at our 
state university in 1852 with distinction.
Raleigh Conservative

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, Oct. 17, 1864

Camp of the 18th Regiment, Sept. 11, 1864
In memoriam of Calvin Davis, Company K, 18th N.C.T., who was mortally wounded at the battle 
of Reams’ Station, Aug. 25.  On the bloody field of Reams’ Station, where the sons of the North 
State so nobly attested their invincibility, many noble men fell to rise no more.  Among them 
was the subject of this notice. The charge had been made, the works carried, and the 18th 
was deployed in front as skirmishers.  While thus employed sharp shooting with the enemy, 
Private Davis received his death wound.  He turned to a comrade and remarked, “Jesse, I am 
mortally wounded and have fought my last battle”.  As soon as his duties would admit, his 
commanding officer called on him.  It was evident that his moments were few; he spoke calmly 
of his approaching end and told his officer to write to his parents and tell them “not to take it 
hard”. During the night, he expired.  He was a native of Bladen County, and was 24 years of 
age.  He was a young man of uncommon firmness of character and undoubted bravery.  I heard 
an officer remark that he had never known a person possessing more good qualities than Cal 
Davis.  He leaves a father, mother and several brothers and sisters to weep for him.  To the 
charge of a sister state we committed his body; may she guard well her treasures for the Old 
North State has transferred many of her richest jewels to her keeping. There we would let him 
rest, free from the dangers and toils of this cruel war.
He is now with angels marching
With bright laurels on his brow.
S.N.R.

Died, in the hospital at Kittrell’s Springs, on the (date not shown, just a dash) ult., Sgt. Henry 
M. Williams, of Captain Strange’s company, of Junior Reserves, son of Mrs. Sarah A. Williams, 
of this (Cumberland) county, aged 18 years.  

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, October 24, 1864

Killed, on the night of the 1st September, 1864, in a skirmish with the deserters to Moore 
County, Lt. Jas.. B. Usher, Company C(?), 32nd Battalion, N.C.H.G., aged about 37.  The 
subject of this notice was exempted from Confederate service on account of physical disability.  
At the organization of the Home Guards in Montgomery County, he was unanimously elected 
2nd Lt. and soon after he was promoted to 1st Lt., in which capacity he served faithfully until 
the fatal ball struck him, passing just above the heart, killing him instantly.  Among those who 
have fallen in this cruel war there has not been a nobler heart than James’—loved and respected 
by all who knew him.  He was for a number of years a consistent and exemplary member of the 
Baptist Church.  He has left a sorely bereaved wife, and sorrowing father and mother, and 
brothers and sisters, to mourn his early death; yet they have an abiding trust that their loss is 
his eternal gain; for he was a Christian, a humble follower of the meek and lowly Jesus, and he 
is doubtless safe and happy now.
In that land of peaceful rest
To mourning travelers given; 
He’s leaning on his Savior’s breast
In that blessed land of Heaven.

No more the voice of kindred dear
Shall fall upon his ravished ear,
Nor words of murmured tenderness
From wife’s fond lips his spirit bless
Brother

Killed, in the Battle of the Wilderness, May 5, Sgt. A.L. Pressell, Company F, 46th (48th?) 
Regiment, N.C.T., in the 21st year of his age.  Among the many gallant and precious sons that 
have fallen, Sgt. Pressnell will be remembered by his comrades as one of the brave, true and 
patriotic.  He was esteemed by all his company and fell while nobly performing his duty.  He 
made a profession of religion some months before his death, and lived the few remaining 
months of his life a true and faithful Christian
A.	Friend

Died, in the hospital at Smithville, N.C., on or about the 10th August, Haynes L. Powell, aged 
17 years, 6 months, eldest son of W.W. and Athalie Powell of Robeson County, and member o
f Company C, 7th Battalion Junior Reserves.  He leaves a father, mother, three brothers and two 
sisters, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.  Haynes professed religion 
early in life, and was a faithful member of the Baptist Church.
A Friend

Killed, on the 18th July, 1864, in the trenches near Petersburg, Va., by a mortar shell, Owen 
D. Jones, a member of Company F, 24th N.C.T., aged 18 years.  He joined the army about the 
last of April, 1864.  He was the eldest son of Hardy and Mrs. Martha A. Jones.  He was a good 
boy and equally a good soldier
A.C.P. Boy 

 Died, at Johnson’s Island, Ohio, on the 23rd September, Lt. Thomas Ruffin, of Company D, 
4th N.C. Cavalry.  He had been a prisoner since his capture in Pennsylvania on the 4th July.

Killed, in a charge near Petersburg, Va., on the 30th July, Allen W. Wooten, Jr., Orderly S
ergeant of Company E, 51st (?) N.C.T., in the 19th year of his age.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, November 14, 1864

Died, in the Naval Hospital at Richmond, July 15, of chronic disease and consumption, Private 
Sherwood Lucas, aged 29 years.  He was a native of Sampson and volunteered in 1861 under 
Captain Holmes’ company; was a member of Company I, 46th N.C.T., where he served up to 
April, 1864 and then was transferred to the Navy at Richmond.  He was soon taken sick and 
sent to the hospital where he suffered for nearly 3 months.  He was a member of the Baptist 
Church for 8 years previous to this death.  He leaves a wife, two lovely children, mother, and 
six brothers, (five of whom are in the army), four sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn 
his fall, but we do not mourn as those who have no hope

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, April 18, 1864

Died, in this town on the night of the 12th inst., Thomas J. Mims, private in Captain J.W. 
Strange’s company, 2nd N.C. Cavalry, aged 45 years.  The deceased was a good  soldier and 
a man of such kindly and genial disposition that he endeared himself to all his companions 
and associates.

Died, at his father’s residence, near the Red Bluff, Marlboro’ district, S.C., 6th March, John 
Douglas, of consumption, in the 44th year of his age.  He enlisted in a horse company under 
Capt. Peterkin and was stationed at Charleston, where his malady increased to justify a 
furlough.  He was an energetic citizen and esteemed by all who knew him.

Died, at Chapel Hill, on the 9th inst., Capt. George Burgwyn Johnston.  When this terrible was 
broke out he was tutor of Greek in the University, but he forthwith volunteered and served with 
the Orange Light Infantry of the Bethel Regiment.  He was subsequently promoted to a 
lieutenant in the 28th (?) N.C.T. and then to the office of Assistant Adjutant General of Lane’s 
brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia, which he held until the progress of his disease, 
consumption, obliged him to resign.  He was a noble character, a Christian and gentleman, 
and warmly beloved by family and friends.  (See below for another obituary)

Died, at Point Lookout, Maryland, on the 13th March last, Sgt. Daniel McMillan, Company 
K, 38th N.C.T., 23 years of age, a native of Robeson County, and son of Col. A. McMillan.  
He volunteered in 1861, was in the battles of Chancellorsville in May of 1863 where his chief 
commander, Stonewall Jackson, fell.  He was in the Pennsylvania campaign and on the return 
of the army he was taken prisoner at the Potomac, on the 14th July, near where General 
Pettigrew was slain; was sent to Frederick City where, after four days fasting and marching, 
he was kindly entertained by the citizens.  After spending one month in Baltimore jail, he was 
sent to Point Lookout and there on the inhospitable shores of the Chesapeake he lingered and 
suffered of chronic diarrhea and affliction of the lungs until his death. Thus ended the short 
career of a youth who was clearly beloved by friends and esteemed by all who knew him.

Died, at Chapel Hill, on the 7th inst., Capt. George Burgwyn  Johnston.  He was born in 
Hillsboro’ august 17, 1840, the son of Rev. Samuel I. Johnston, well known for many years as 
the rector of St. Paul’s, Edenton and graduated at the University of North Carolina in 1859, 
bearing away the highest honors of his class.  In June, 1860 he was married to Nannie Taylor, 
daughter of Dr. Charles E. Johnson of Raleigh, and in the same month selected to be one of 
the tutors in the University. Early in 1861 he enlisted as a private in Captain Ashe’s company, 
though he was hindered by his college duties from being with them at Bethel.  Soon after, he 
was chosen 1st lt., in a company raised in Orange by Professor (now Lt. Col.) Martin and 
soon succeeded to the command of it.  In June, 1862, he was made a prisoner near Hanover 
Court House, Va.  Though he had escaped by swimming the river, he returned to the enemy 
and gave himself up, that he might share and perhaps alleviate the captivity of his men.  He 
was removed to Sandusky, Ohio and the severities of the imprisonment there laid the foundation 
of the disease under the effects of which he gradually wasted away.  After his return he was 
never fit for the field—though he was in the action at Fredericksburg—and in the summer of 
1863 he felt compelled to resign his commission.  He returned to Chapel Hill and after months 
of declining health sunk into his grave.  Capt. Johnston was a member of the Episcopal Church.  
Trained from a child in the ways of the church, he became a Communicant at the early age of 
13, and throughout the rest of his days lived as a Christina and as a churchman should live.  
The Master whom he served did not desert him in the hours of his trial, was with him in all the 
pains of disease and the sorrows of dissolution, and bestowing upon him His own peculiar 
temper, enabled him all along and at the last to say and feel “Not my will, but Thine, be done”.
F.M.H.  (See also above obituary)

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, April 25, 1864

Died, at his residence in Chatham Co., N.C., 27th November, 1863, Sgt. E. O’Bryan, Company 
E, 44th Regiment, in the 31st year of his age.  He leaves a wife and one child and many friends 
to mourn their loss.  He left home and all that was dear to him and volunteered his services to 
the Confederate army in March of 1862.  He mingled freely in four battles, Newbern and other 
places. He was taken sick in July with the bilious fever and remained in camp seven weeks; 
was then sent to Lynchburg Hospital and there remained 3 weeks; was furloughed; returned to 
his house where he lived two months  with much suffering which he bore with patience. He was 
always at his post of duty, willing to do anything he was called to do without a murmur.  In his 
death the community has lost one of its brightest ornaments and his country one of its bravest 
defenders. 
He has left us, he has left us, the noble and the brave,
He is sleeping, he is sleeping in the soldier’s silent grave

Deaths of Soldiers:

Near Petersburg, March 8, Josiah Strickland, of Company B, 51st Regiment.

On the 8th inst., in the hospital at Smithville, Private Jacob Hollingsworth, Company D, 1st 
Battalion N.C. Heavy Artillery

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, May 16, 1864

Deaths of Soldiers

Near Liberty Mills, Va., 6th Jan., Hardin Hollyfield, of the 18th Regiment.

From the effects of a wound at Chancellorsville, Va., 3rd May, 1863, William H. Henderson of 
Company C, 37th N.C.T.

In General Hospital, Richmond, Nov. 26, G.W. Hood, in the 24th year of his age.  He was 
wounded at Bristow, was from Caldwell Co., a member of Co. F, 26th Regiment.

On the 4th ult., in the 26th year of his age, James Price of the 2nd Regiment.

On the 10th Sept., 1863, a prisoner of war at Point Lookout, Md., Hugh L.W. Torrence, a 
member of Company C, 37th Regiment

In Hospital at Montgomery Springs, Va., 23rd Feb., of pneumonia, Lt. Elisha W. Morgan, 
Company E, Thomas’ Legion, aged 35.

At Fot Holmes, 11th ult., W.J. Howard of Co. A, 40th Regiment.

In 2nd Corps. Hospital, Orange Court House, Va., April 4, George Stoves of Co. C, 45th 
Regiment of Guilford Co., aged 24.

Died, in Pennsylvania, 11th July, 1863, Thomas Ivy, youngest son of Elisha and Anna Hancock, 
aged 19 years and 2 months.  He was a member of Company I, 5th N.C.T., and was mortally 
wounded in the first day of the battle of Gettysburg, from which he suffered the most intense 
pain for ten days, and died while the physicians were amputating the broken and shattered limb.  
Thomas had been in the service 12 months, during which time he had been a prisoner of war for 
six months.  After having been paroled, he returned to his home in Randolph Co. and there 
remained until exchanged, at which time he cheerfully submitted to the order to return to his 
company, which he did immediately, as a good soldier.  His captain (Bailey) said, after his 
death, he had done his duty and did it nobly.  But alas!  Alas!  How many a noble soldier has 
uttered the same words when last they said farewell, never to return even when dead!  Ah, me,
 the anguish and hot tears that fell from his parents eyes when they learned that their youngest 
son had fallen and filled a soldier’s grave away among strangers.
Parthenia

Died, Feb. 22, 1864, of typhoid pneumonia, in hospital at Smithville, N.C., Malcolm Culbreth, in 
the 43rd year of his age.  The deceased was born in Robeson Co., where he lived an exemplary 
life and an ornament to society until he felt it his duty to obey the call of his bleeding country, 
when he bid adieu to and left the embrace of weeping friends, determined never to sheathe his 
sword until freedom should be established.  As his end drew near, his confidence in God 
remained unshaken, and he calmly sank to rest, pillowing his head upon the bosom of his 
blessed Savior.  He leaves a mother, sister, and brother, and also a large circle of friends, to 
mourn his irreparable loss.
P.

The following letter in relation to Lt. McKethan of this county (Cumberland), who fell at Plymouth, 
has been handed to us for publication
Carver’s Creek, May 4, 1864
James McKethan, Esq.
My Dear Sir:
With a painful heart I have received the sad intelligence of the death of your noble son, the brave 
and gallant Lt. James K. McKethan of the 8th N.C. Regiment.  Having been associated with him 
since the beginning of this unhappy strife, I can testify to his high personal worth as a brave and 
gallant soldier and his noble and many virtues.  He was kind and generous and it can be truly 
said of him “none knew him but to love him.”  It was while in the faithful discharge of his duty, 
leading his company at the battle of Plymouth, that he fell mortally wounded, with his “sword 
by his side and his face to the invader”.  With heartfelt sympathy, my dear sir, I am respectfully 
yours,
L.R. Breece
Captain, Co. E, 8th N.C.R.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, May 30, 1864

The reported death of Lt. Col. John t. Jones of the 26th Regiment N.C.T. (formerly Vance’s) 
has been confirmed.  He was well known to the writer as a young man of more than ordinary 
promise, and among the first of those choice spirits who left the University of N.C. and entered 
the ranks as a private in a company from Chapel Hill in April of 1861; was in the 1st N.C. 
Regiment at the Battle of Bethel.  After serving out the period for which they had volunteered, 
young Jones immediately entered the army again, and has closed his brief but honorable 
career by a sacrifice of his life for his country.  He was a young man of high moral character, 
was a candidate for confirmation in the Episcopal Church; yielded to the decree of God not 
only willingly but, as a by-stander remarked, cheerfully, saying “It’s all right.”  We are also 
sorry to learn that Edward Jones, son of Dr. J.B. Jones of Chapel Hill (who was wounded and 
captured on the 6th) has lost his leg above the knee.  His father has gone on for him.

Died:  In the hospital at Richmond, on the 17th May, Capt. Willis H. Pope, of company E, 51st 
Regiment N.C.T., who fell mortally wounded in a charge near Drewry’s Bluff, Va., on the 16th 
inst., aged 20 years. Capt. Pope was from Robeson Co., and was the only son of J.T. Pope, 
Esq.  At the beginning of the struggle he was but a cadet at the Charlotte Military Institute, 
N.C., but like many others when he heard that the foe was treading the soil of Virginia, he 
deserted his Alma Mater and chose the tented field—participated in the engagement at 
Yorktown—a short time after which he was elected 1st Lt. in a company from his own county.  
This position he held until about a year ago, when by reason of the resignation of his captain 
he was promoted to that rank in the company, which position he held until the memorable 16th.  
It may be some consolation to his father, mother and only sister to know that he was not afraid 
to die, as he so expressed himself to me a short time after being wounded.
Yours, 
N.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, June 6, 1864

Died, at the hospital in this town after a protracted illness of typhoid fever, Neill McKinnon, of 
Sampson Co., of the Confederate Navy, aged 43.

Died, at Atlanta, Ga., on the 27th May, Captain Walker Anderson, A.A.G., Tucker’s Brigade, 
Army of the Tennessee, of wounds received in the battle of Resaca, on the 15th, aged 27.  One 
of the first to fly to arms at the call of his country, he assisted in the capture of the forts at 
Pensacola, in January, 1864.  While at Pensacola, he participated in the night attack on Santa 
Rosa Island and he was the last man to leave the island, having waded out to the last boat that 
left.  At the battles of Shiloh and Farmington, he distinguished himself by his gallantry.  
Accompanying the army on the Kentucky campaign, he again won the admiration of all who 
saw him, in the bloody fight of Perryville.  His company, being nearly all killed, was consolidated 
and his services being highly appreciated by his commanding officers, he was assigned to staff 
duties.  At the battles of Murfreesboro, Missionary Ridge and Resaca, he was, as usual, 
distinguished by his cool courage and zeal in the discharge of his duty.  Mortally wounded in 
the last battle, he cheerfully laid down his life in his country’s cause.  Capt. Anderson’s gallantry 
was the least of his virtue.  His uniform consistency in all that distinguishes the Christian 
gentleman, won for him the admiration and respect of all who came into contact with him.  It 
may truly be said of him that he was “sans peur et sans reproche” 
C.T.

Died, on the 3rd Dec., 1863, in the 31st year of his age, William L. Jones, of the 48th N.C.T., 
who died in the hospital at Richmond.  He has left a bereaved wife and child.  He served his 
country well during the last nine months of his life.  He has left evidence that he is better off.  

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, June 13, 1864

A letter from a surgeon in Lane’s Brigade says in reference to the death of Lt. Charles T. 
Haigh who but a few months ago left the Lexington Military Institute for active duty in the field:

Lt. Charles T. Haigh fell on the evening of the 12th ult., while gallantly leading his company 
(Co. B, 37th N.C.T.) in charging a Yankee battery.   A member of his company reports that 
he was shot through the head, the ball entering above the right eye and coming out on the left 
and back part of his head.  Our men were unable to hold the ground on which he fell and 
consequently I was unable to secure his remains.  Colonel Balbour had no officer whom he 
esteemed more highly than Charlie, and although he had been with us but a short while, he 
had won the esteem of every officer and man in the regiment.  His conduct was such in the 
battle of the 12th as not only to elicit the commendation of the officers and men of his own 
regiment, but his gallantry was such as to attract the attention of General Lane, who 
complimented him highly for his bravery and efficiency.

Died, in Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond, on the 24th of May, of a wound received in the battle 
near Drewry’s Bluff, Lt. Junius A. Liles, Co. B, 31st Regiment, son of James A. Liles, Esq., 
of Anson Co., aged 27 years.  One who knew him well writes:  “I never knew a purer or nobler 
young man; he was a dutiful son, an affectionate brother, a kind and gallant officer.  He was 
decidedly the most popular man in our regiment and the entire command mourns his loss.”  
And to the truth of these words the writer of this article, who has known Lt. Liles since the days 
of childhood, and seen him tried under various circumstances, adds his willing testimony.  He 
was a genial, warm hearted friend, an intelligent gentleman.  He died as he had lived, a patriot 
and a Christian gentleman, his last thoughts being of his home and his country, and his last 
words “tell my mother I am willing to die and have done my duty.”

Died, at Point Lookout, Maryland, of chronic diarrhea, Feb. 29, William A. Kilpatrick, Company 
D, 34th Regiment, aged 23.

Died, at the hospital in this town on the 19th inst., J. Maladay of Co.. A, 10th N.C. Battalion.  
He leaves a wife and three children in Randolph Co.

Killed, near Gaines Farm, Va., by the enemy’s sharpshooters, on the 12th inst., William T. 
Ledbetter, aged 16 years, 3 months, a member of Company I(?), 51st Regiment N.C.T., formerly 
of Petersburg, Va.

Died, at the Tarboro’ Hospital on the 25th April, Richard S. Mayes, of Iredell Co., in the 40th 
year of his age.  He had been a member of Starr’s Light Battery over twelve months, and on 
every occasion proved himself a true and faithful man, ever ready and willing to discharge his 
duty—while his health permitted.  But alas!  Disease seized upon him and he, like thousands 
of other heroes who have gone before him, was compelled to surrender to the summons of death.  
Though not slain on the battle field, amid the roar of cannon and musketry, he died nobly 
defending his country’s cause.  He had but a few days previous to his death returned from his 
home, where he had been on furlough to visit his wife and lovely children, whom he has left to 
mourn his irreparable loss.  Weep not, bereaved widow, but strive to meet him in hat better 
world, where parting will be no more.  Mr. Mayes was a member of the Methodist E. Church 
for many years.  
Oh death!  Where is thy sting?
Oh grave!  Where is thy victory?

Died, at Hokes’ Division Hospital near Gaines Mills, June 2, Lt. Alexander Elliott, Jr., Company 
K, 51st Regiment N.C.T., from a mortal wound received at Gaines(?) Farm on the evening of the 
1st.  Lt. Elliott was from Cumberland Co. and was the eldest son of John Elliott, Esq., aged 27 
years.  At the opening of this struggle, he volunteered in Company F, 1st Regiment, and served 
with the regiment during their Peninsular Campaign, where his affable manners and gentlemanly 
deportment won him many true friends.  After a short respite at home, he again volunteered as 
a private in Company K, 51st N.C.T., and was soon a favorite with all.  When the position of 
sergeant major became vacant, he received the appointment and for six months filled it with 
ability when he was elected junior second lieutenant in his company.  He was an excellent 
officer, a perfect gentleman and a true friend.  His loss is deeply felt.  Our noble Elliott fell with 
his face to the foe while gallantly cheering his men on to victory.  May the kind hand that 
inflicted the blow likewise apply the balm of consolation to the bereaved hearts of a kind father 
and an affectionate brother and sister.  He now rests in peace.
K.

Lines in memory of J.T. Watson, who was killed in the memorable battles around Richmond, 
on the 27th June, 1862 and Lt. G.H. Watson, who was killed in the late battle near Locust 
Grove, Virginia, 6th May, 1864, both belonging to the 20th N.C. Regiment, Company C

My brothers are dead—their sparkling eyes
Have lost their luster now,--
Death, cold and dreadful, passed them by
And smote their blooming brows.

My brothers, my brothers!  How can it be
That I must give thee up?
To think that I, so far from thee,
Must drink that bitter cup.

My brothers in blooming youth are dead!
No sister by their side
To watch or ease their aching head—
Thus all alone, they died.

My brothers are dead, their loss I mourn;
And sorrow fills my breast—
Their bodies fill an early tomb;
I trust their souls are at rest

My brothers, though dead, have left a name
To live around their home,
And Southern men shall bear the fame
For many years to come.

But, oh!  The time I hope will come,
When we shall meet again—
High up in Heaven—our happy home
And there, forever reign
Sister Bettie W*******
Fair Bluff, N.C.


Fayetteville Observer, Monday, July 4, 1864

Died, at the Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond, Va., June 6, Corp. N. Parker, Company B, 51st 
Regiment N.C.T. from a wound received in a battle near Drewry’s Bluff May 16.  In his death 
the company has lost a brave and dutiful soldier and his family a good parent and loving 
husband.  He was one of the first to volunteer answering the call of duty and has sealed his 
devotion to his country with his blood.  None knew him but to love him.  He leaves a wife and 
four small children with a large circle of friends to mourn their irreparable loss.
Now all his toils on earth are o’er,
His body in the grave doth rest,
Where he will hear the battle shout no more—
He dwells in Heaven among the blest.
He has bid adieu to earthly care,
To hardship and to pain,
And now prepare to meet him there
Where dying is but gain.
Weep not for him, dear wife and friends,
He shed his blood so brave,
He lives where pleasure never ends—
His body fills a soldier’s grave.
H.

Died, at his residence in this county on the 24th inst., in the 39th year of his age, John H. Smith, 
of a wound received in battle near Petersburg.  He was a member of Company G, 24th Regiment.  
He leaves a wife and four small children, besides a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss.  
The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  In his death is lost, to the church, 
a dutiful Christian, to the community a valuable citizen, and to his bereaved family, a kind 
husband and affectionate father.


Fayetteville Observer, Monday, July 11, 1864

Died, on the 23rd June, of a wound received in the battle of Spottsylvania C.H., Robert Cowan 
McRae, Sergeant Major 3rd Regiment N.C.T., in the 19th year of his age.  He was the oldest 
son of James E. McRae, Jr., Surgeon, C.S.A., attached to Lane’s Brigade.  He left the 
University of North Carolina last fall—not reluctantly; but with buoyant spirits and lofty 
aspirations, determined to emulate those of his blood who had won distinction in the 
Revolution, the War of 1812, the invasion of Mexico and the present sanguinary struggle.  
To a relative who wished to detain him near Wilmington, where he had many friends and 
kinsmen, he remarked that he intended to go to Virginia, for there he would meet the 
enemy.  An offer of a position in the Quarter Master’s Department was promptly declined; 
he believed that such positions should be reserved for disabled soldiers, and that young 
men should be required to go into the field.  To a physician at Chapel Hill, who advised him 
that he was unfit for service, and tendered him a certificate which he though would secure his 
exemption before a medical examiner, he replied “I will go and try it first; if I find I can’t stand it, 
then I can get a certificate”.  He had, in an eminent degree, physical and moral beauty.  His 
talents, which were of a high order, had been carefully cultivated.  It is no extravagance to say 
that in intellect and attainment he was surpassed by no youth of his age in the Confederacy.  
Though but in the first bloom of manhood, he had the cool self possession of experience and 
maturity.  Amiable, frank, generous and brave, with a chivalrous sense of honor, he kindled the 
hopes of his family, who fondly and confidently anticipated for him a distinguished career. 
The paths of glory lead but to the grave

Died, at Fort Caswell, on Friday morning, 8th July, in the 19th year of his age, Daniel White 
Monroe, son of Rev. John Monroe of Richmond Co.  In his illness of two months duration the 
hymn commencing “Jesus Thou art the sinner’s friend” contained the prayers of his soul; and 
the 1st, 2nd and 10th verses of the 91st Psalm afforded him unspeakable consolation.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, July 25, 1864

Died, in Robeson Co., June 15, Angus McEachern, aged 35 years.  He had but recently returned 
home from camp sick.  He belonged to Company B, 36th N.C.T.

Died, at the residence of her son-in-law, Norman Alston, Esq., in the county of Chatham, on the 
morning of the 1st July, of liver disease, Mrs. Eliza B. Clary, relict of Wiley Clary, deceased, of 
the county of Bertie, N.C.  She was born in Bertie Co., where she resided until two years since, 
when driven from home by our relentless foes to seek asylum with an only daughter, where by 
her gentle manners, amiable disposition and Christian deportment she soon gathered around 
her many warm friends from whom she received every mark of their high appreciation of her 
during her sojourn here, but more especially during her illness.  She was a consistent member 
of the Missionary Baptist Church for more than twenty years.  She lived as a true Christian and 
died as only they can die—perfectly resigned, calmly awaiting the summons of her Lord that but 
transferred her from earth to the bosom of her God.  She leaves one daughter and a son.  The 
loss to them is irreparable.  Over her the grave gained no victory and for her death had no sting.  
She was 50 years, 8 months and 21 days old on the day of her departure from earth to Heaven.
L.B.T.

Died, in Okolona, Miss., June 30, Francis Marion Fooshe, in the 38th year of his age.  He was 
a native of Chatham Co., N.C., but had resided for several years in Monroe Co., Miss.  He was 
a consistent member of the Baptist Church and died with a firm hope of a blessed immortality 
beyond the grave.

Died, at Gordonsville, Va., Sept. 1, 1862, of chronic diarrhea, James S. Gibson, in the 20th year 
of his age.  At the same place, with the same disease, Sept. 5, 1862, William H. Gibson, in the 
22nd year of his age. At Lynchburg Hospital, Nov. 19, 1862, with chronic diarrhea, Virgil A. 
Gibson, in his 23rd year.  All members of Company K, 33rd N.C.T., sons of Dempsy Gibson 
of Richmond Co., N.C.  Thus passed away all of his sons. They had been in service but a short 
time before death seized them and took them away to their home in Heaven, where parting is 
no more and a war cry is never heard.

Died, in a field hospital near Malvern Hill, June 15(?), 1864, from a mortal wound received the day
previous, James Henry Hughes, only son of Jeremiah Hughes and grandson of Mrs. Lydia 
Shanklin, a member of Company G (Orange Guards), 27th N.C.T., in the 20th year of his age.  
Thus has fallen in the bloom of youth and very budding of his manhood, another of North 
Carolina’s very noblest sons in defense of Southern rights and liberties.  At his injured country’s 
call he bade adieu to home and friends with all the sweet associations of youth to battle in 
defense of that country in whose service he so bravely fought and nobly fell. He leaves a fond 
father, now in the army, an aged grandmother, devoted aunt and sweet little sister, with many 
riends to mourn their irreparable loss.  He was a true and faithful soldier, and now that manly 
form rests “secure from war’s alarms” near the battlefield of Malvern Hill.
For two long years he bore his part
Without a murmur, firm and brave,
And now that noble hearted youth
Sleeps in a soldier’s humble grave.

Oh, who shall paint the father’s grief
On that sad, fatal day
When he stood beside his dying boy
And saw the life light fade away!

He’s gone! A loving grandmother now
Is with sorrow stricken more;
For the darling of her aged heart
Can return to her no more.

While a kind and gentle aunt,
A sweet little sister dear,
Are left to tread life’s weary path
Without that friend, that brother, near.

He’s gone!  But friends, cease to weep
Though here his loss we deeply feel,
Earth has still no sorrows deep
Which Heaven cannot heal.

Now he sweetly sleeps where no martial sound
Will ever again to duty warn.
Till the last trump shall bid him rise
On the bright resurrection morn.
L*****

Lines in memory of D.W. Monroe, son of Rev. J. Monroe, who died on the sea shore far from his 
kindred and home.  He was but a little over 18 years of age, bright and talented to a remarkable 
degree and as his former teacher, may I say, I never knew a more truthful and upright boy.
Alas! How many hearts have bled
Over the loved and gallant dead!
How great the ruin and widespread
Over our Southern land!

Who is exempt from mourning now?
Ah! Who has an unclouded brow?
And who has not been made to bow
To God for helping hand?

Among the many who have gone—
Where cares and wars and grief are done,
More lovely, truthful, there were none
Than him of whom I write.

None knew him but to love him well,
None heard him speak, but felt the spell, 
Of innate goodness that must dwell
On words true hearts indite.

Far from his kindred and his home,
Beside the restless Ocean’s foam
His country called his steps to roam
And there he ceased below.

He sleeps now with his kindred dust,
His spirit with his Only Trust,
Oh, may we all live as just
As Daniel White Monroe
A Friend

Died, on the battlefield at Drewry’s Bluff, Va., May 17, 1864, Malcolm M. Smith, Company I, 
51st N.C.T., from a wound received in battle at that place May 16.  In his death the company 
has lost a brave and dutiful soldier, and his parents a loving son.  Deceased had been a member 
of the Baptist Church upwards of ten years, walked in the fear of the Lord.  He has left this world 
of trouble for a world of joy and peace.  He died nobly defending his country’s cause.   He had 
but a few weeks previous to his death returned from his home, where he had been on furlough 
to visit his family, whom he has left to mourn his untimely death.  Weep not, kind father and 
mother, but strive to meet him in that better world where parting will be no more. 
W. McD. T.

Died, on the 14th May, of wounds received in the Battle of the Wilderness, May 5, William P. 
blue, of company H, 26th N.C.T., in the 24th year of his age.  A more open hearted, generous, 
person was seldom found:  a warmer hearted patriot never lived; and a better soldier never died.  
He never shrank from any duty; through heat and cold, night and day, he was ever ready to act 
in any capacity where duty called.  He waited not to inquire what was to be done, but at the 
sound of the drum, he sprang forward with armor on, ready to act.  Though he is gone, he has 
left in the bosoms of all who knew him an undying memory—for none knew him but to admire 
him.  He has left an affectionate father, kind brothers, loving sisters and numerous relations to
mourn their irreparable loss.
A Comrade

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, July 25, 1864

Died, at Smithville, on Saturday, 9th inst., John K. Haughton, aged 19 years, son of John H. 
Haughton, of Pittsboro’, N.C.  The announcement of the death of the subject of this brief notice 
will carry sorrow to a large circle of friends and relatives.  Modest and retiring in disposition, 
gentle and amiable, he was universally beloved by all who knew him.  At the commencement 
of this war he was pursuing his studies at the University of the State, and though exempt from 
service not only from his years but from other causes, he cast aside his books and joined the 
army as a private.  He was assigned to duty in the Signal Corps at Smithville, and by his prompt 
and cheerful performance of his duties soon won the esteem and affection of all with whom he 
was associated.  Unselfish and unassuming, willing to serve his country in any capacity, his 
death has added another name to the long roll of youthful martyrs who have given their lives to 
her cause.  Let the dust lie softly upon him, for a generous and unselfish heart has ceased to 
beat.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, August 1, 1864

Died, at Staunton Hospital, Va., July 7, of typhoid pneumonia, Alexander Murdoch, of Ewell’s 
Corps., A.N.V.  The deceased was a native of Ochiltree, Scotland, but had been for some years 
a resident in N. Carolina.  (Transcriber’s note, not sure this is a military death.)

Died, in Richmond Co., N.C., June 29, in the 29th year of his age, Private Archibald Carmichael, 
of Co. A, First Battalion of Heavy Artillery, stationed at the forts below Wilmington, N.C.  He 
joined this company on Feb. 23, 1863, was taken sick Feb. 8, 1864 and though carefully nursed 
for four weeks at home, he departed in peace, expressing strong confidence in the mercy of 
God in Christ.

Died, at his residence in Cumberland Co., 24th June, Private John Henry Smith, of Co. G, 24th 
N.C.T.  He was a brave soldier, a good citizen, a kind husband and father.   He leaves a wife, 
four children, and many friends to mourn his loss.  He died form the effects of a wound received
in battle on June 2, 1864.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, August 8, 1864

Killed, on the 16th June, near Petersburg, Va., contesting with the enemy, Private Robert 
Graham, Company D, 51st N.C.T., while gallantly defending his country from our insulting 
foe.  Mr. Graham was from Robeson Co., N.C.  He was a true soldier and a perfect gentleman; 
was among the many who left their homes without any one to care for them.  He participated 
in the defense of Charleston under General Beauregard.  Since then he has been a great 
portion of the time in Virginia.  He was in the fight at Cold Harbor, Bermuda Hundred and 
Drewry’s Bluff. Then the enemy moved over to the south side, and in his advance on the 
town was met by our forces, among them was our lamented friend. It is useless to say any 
thing more about his qualities as a soldier, as his comrades can testify to his daring and 
unflinching disposition in the presence of the enemy.  He won the confidence of his officers 
as well as his comrades in the ranks. He was shot in the head, which caused almost 
instantaneous death.  He leaves many friends and relatives to mourn their irreparable loss.  
But an all wise Providence has seen fit to remove him from us and we console ourselves 
with the hope that his is transferred to a better world, where we hope to meet again.

Died, at Gordonsville, VA., on the 23rd April, 1864, of pneumonia, Wm. Henry Patterson of 
Company H, 26th N.C.T., in the 21st year of his age, and only son of J.D. and M.J. Patterson 
of Moore Co.  Wm. Henry was a youth of unusual promise; his intelligence, purity of life, and 
kind and affectionate disposition, endeared him to all who knew him, and though he fell not 
on the field of battle, as many of his comrades did, his is no less a sacrifice on the altar of 
his bleeding country.  He never shrank from duty, though in feeble health.  Most of the two 
years (nearly) of his service to the army he was ever ready to act where duty called.  Though 
he is gone from a world of trouble, to one of peace and joy, he has left in the hearts of those 
who knew him an undying memory, among them an affectionate father and an only sister. 
But they sorrow not as those who have no hope for their friends.  A few days before he died 
he said to Chaplain Owen of a Mississippi Regiment “I am not afraid to die, I trust Jesus 
for my salvation”.  He often quoted from the Scriptures many of the sweet promises therein 
contained, during his short but painful illness and repeated verses of several hymns, one 
verse of which seemed a special favorite, viz.
Jesus can make a dying bed
Feel soft as downy pillows are,
While on his breast I lean my head
And breath my life out sweetly there.

Thou art gone, dear brother, but thy memory will be cherished by friends and relatives as long as 
life endures.
Green be the sod above thee
Brother of my better days;
None knew thee but to love thee,
None named thee but to praise.
Sister
 

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, Aug. 15, 1864

Died, in Nassau, N.P., on the 27th July, of yellow fever, Andrew J. Flanner of Wilmington, N.C., 
a member of the Signal Corps. Aged 26 years.

Killed, in battle at Gettysburg, Pa., July 1, 1863, Marshal Brown, aged 25 years, 3 months and 
1 day.  He was a member of Company G, 26th Regiment N.C.T.  He was killed while nobly 
doing his duty on the battlefield—less fortunate than some, for short sighted creatures to look 
at or judge, for his death was simultaneous with the entrance of the ball; he was saved, 
however, the suffering of the anguish of whom whose lot it is to linger perhaps for months, 
and at last have to depart.  We cannot say that any are taken fro the battlefield, however 
sudden it may be, without warning, for there, the missiles of death are always ready.  Although 
Marshall did not respond to the call for volunteers when it was first made, yet, doubtless he 
was more patriotic and brave than many who did.  He did his duty on the field and was 
agreeable in camp.  Peace to his ashes.  No more will his slumbers be disturbed by the 
tattoo or reveille or the long roll for battle, but he will rest till the morning of the resurrection, 
when we trust he will arise with a glorious body fashioned like his Savior; when we trust he 
will meet with his brothers and sisters, many relatives and friends whom he has left behind to 
mourn his departure.
G.C.U.

Died, in the Jackson Hospital near Richmond, Va., on the 24th June, of a wound received on 
the 12th May in the vicinity of Spottsylvania C.H. while bravely contending for the rights of home 
and liberty, with an enemy merciless and unrelenting, Malcolm Alexander, son of James L. 
and Sallie Alford.  The age of our lamented friend was 21 years, 7 months and 21 days.  This 
gallant youth, complete with every essential requisite to make a man, a hero and patriot, 
connected himself with a company of Col. Orr’s regiment of S.C.V., which was at that time 
stationed on Sullivan’s Island, near Charleston, S.C.  From thence he went with his regiment 
to Va., passing home and friends without a call, and participated in all the battles in which 
his regiment was engaged.  After the fatigues and hardships of war for more than three years, 
claiming everything near and dear to himself and all of us—alas!  But nevertheless true, he 
received the wound of which he died.  Our youth was the pride of his officers and comrades 
in camp, full or patriotism, zeal and honor.  This is the second son whose name has been 
added to the long galaxy of youthful martyrs, whose lives have been offered as fragrant 
oblations upon the altar of their bleeding country.  From one hearthstone the army has lost 
two gallant soldiers, the country two true patriots and the family two brothers of whom they
may well be proud.  He was a young many of great promise, and had the will and energy to 
accomplish whatsoever he would undertake.  He was at all times cheerful and animated, yet 
calm and tranquil.  As a son he was dutiful, as a soldier patriotic.  His obedience to and love 
for his mother in her life time, his moral worth and scholastic pride, with a heart full of love for 
everything good and excellent ought to make the heart of an affectionate father glad.  Malcolm 
now sleeps in a soldier’s grave, near the hospital in which he died, where the hands of veteran 
comrades have kindly laid him.  Peace to his ashes and comfort to his bereaved father, brothers 
and sisters.
W. McD. A.

Died, of brain fever, in the hospital at Fort Caswell, July 28, aged 17 years, Private David Harlee 
McNair, Company D, 1st Bat. N.C.H. Artillery, son of the late Dr. Neill McNair, of Robeson 
County.  Alas!  How soon we are called upon to mourn the untimely fate of our youthful comrade 
and fellow soldier.  Not quite a month had passed since in the bloom of youth and health he left 
the fond embrace of his widowed mother, giving up her only son to go to take up arms in defense 
of his country, when disease and death laid suddenly upon him their withering, blighting hands. 
So rapid was the progress of his disease, his death to his friends at home so unexpected that 
they had not even received the tidings of his illness till his lifeless form was at their very door. 
And he who brought it announced to them the sad intelligence.  A youth of much promise, a 
kind and generous comrade, a young patriot soldier, a very dutiful and affectionate son, is 
passed away—his life, a noble offering, is now added to the hosts of others sacrificed upon 
the altar of our common country, making its part in the accumulating cost of liberty and 
Southern independence.  Our young friend, Harlee!  Harlee!  To Heaven we consign thee! And 
may He to whom thy pious training taught thee from early childhood to pray, give comfort and 
consolation to a bereaved mother.
J.

Killed, near Pine Bluff, Ark., June 2, 1864, while on advance guard duty, James S. Carver, aged 
34 years, 7 months.  Mr. Carver moved from Richmond Co., N.C., to Saline Co., Ark., just 
before the beginning of hostilities between the North and South.  He volunteered in one of the 
first companies in that state and has been in all the battles fought around Little Rock, Helena, 
and Pine Bluff up to the time of his death.  He was an affectionate husband, kind parent, and 
a brave and faithful soldier.  He leaves a wife and four small children with  many friends to 
mourn his early death.  

Sgt. Nathaniel Foster, Company E, 26th N.C.T., died at Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond, Va., 
on the 7th June, 1864, of typhoid fever.  It is seldom that we are called upon to mourn the loss 
of a more obliging friend, generous comrade, sincere patriot and devoted Christian, than was 
Sergeant Foster.  Enlisting in May, 1861, he has ever since been found at his post, none doing 
their duty more cheerfully than he.  He had participated in some of the most severe battles of 
the war, was wounded at Gettysburg, but as soon as able for the field was at his post again,
ready to assist in driving the invader from our soil.  He passed through the battles of the 
Wilderness and Spottsylvania Court House unhurt, when he was seized with disease which 
terminated fatally. He has left a wife, father, mother, brothers, sisters and a large circle of friends 
and relations to mourn their loss, but they mourn not as those without hope.  Sgt. Foster was 
an orderly member of the Baptist Church and through all the trying scenes of the last three 
years he has lived the life of a consistent Christian.  We can then say to his mourning friends, 
dry up your tears, your husband, son, brother and friend is gone to rest.
A Comrade in Arms

Died, on the 3rd June, from a wound received at Gaines’ Mills, on the 1st June, Johnnie H. Smith 
a member of Company I, 31st Regiment N.C.T. and a native of Harnett Co.  Although many weeks
 have passed since his noble and generous spirit took its flight from the earth, the wounds still 
fresh in the hearts of friends and relatives.  Thus has fallen one so young and promising in the 
opening of youth.  He died a true patriot and soldier, fighting the enemies of his country and 
home. He was ever gay and lively, polite in his manners and strict in the discharge of his duty.  
Another soldier has gone, another home deprived of its brightest jewel, and made sad and 
desolate.  Father, sisters and brothers are left to mourn for their loved one.  In him the parents 
have lost an excellent son and North Carolina one of its brightest stars.  Although he fills a 
soldier’s grave upon the far distant plains of Virginia, his friends will never cease to remember 
with affectionate tenderness his many virtues and hope that he is gone to his reward in Heaven, 
where he will never again be aroused to the conflicts of cruel war.  Peace to the ashes of so 
brave a soldier.
A Friend

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, August 22, 1864

Sgt. John P. Dewar, Company I, 31st N.C.T. and youngest son of A.H. Dewar of Harnett Co., 
was shot through the head by a sharpshooter near Petersburg, Va., and instantly killed on 30th 
June, 1864.  The Southern Confederacy has lost no truer or braver soldier.  He was a faithful 
member of the Methodist Church, and while his aged parents and brothers and sisters are 
much grieved at the sudden death of their son and brother, yet it is a happy consolation when 
they think he was prepared to meet his God in peace.
J.A.L.

Killed instantly, carrying the colors in front of his regiment in the battle of Hanover Junction, 
23rd May, 1864, Captain Neill C. McLeod, Company K, 34th N.C.T., aged 28 years, 9 months 
and 26 days.  Born in the county of Montgomery of pious and respected parents, and taught
 to serve his Lord, he was a faithful follower of Christ and beloved by his parents, friends and 
all who knew him.  He was a true and faithful soldier.  He volunteered the 16th of September, 
1861 and served as a non-commissioned officer until the Battle of Richmond.  He was then 
elected 2nd Lt.  He served truly and faithfully as an officer and a soldier, except while wounded, 
until the fatal ball took his precious life.  But we do truly hope that our loss is his eternal gain.  
He was wounded in the battle of Manassas, 25th Aug., 1862 and again at Gettysburg on the 
2nd July, 1863.  About the last of May he was promoted to Captain of his company which he 
had bravely commanded ever since May of 1863.  His company has lost one of its noblest and 
best officers and his country one of its noblest sons and the community a noble brother and 
the church a noble brother, and follower of Christ.  Well may his country be proud of such a 
son and may his name be written high on the pages of fame and honor.  Long will his memory 
be cherished by his sorrowing friends.  He died in the triumph of that precious faith in which 
he lived. 

Died, at Smithville, N.C., on the morning of the 16th September, Capt. Thomas L. Hybart, aged 
17 years, 7 months, the youngest son of Thomas L. Hybart.

Killed, in front of Petersburg on the 16th July, 1864, Abram Boykin, 1st Sgt., Company G, 61st 
Regiment N.C.T., aged 21 years, 5 months and 16 days.  He joined the army on the 20th April, 
1861 and since that time, until his death, through all the varied fortunes of war, he exhibited a 
spirit of devotion to his country seldom equaled.

Died, of wounds received on the 21st June at Cold Harbor, Va., 4th June, Sgt. Murdoch D. 
McLeod of Company H, 44th N.C.T., aged 28 years, 5 months and 14 days.  Thus has fallen 
another of Montgomery’s noblest sons.  Well may North Carolina be proud of such a son, and 
his name shall shine high on the pages of history.  Never did a nobler youth fall in defense of 
his country.  He was the third brother that has fallen in the last twelve months.  His first 
brother, Sgt. K.J. McLeod, fell at Gettysburg, 1st July, 1863 and his next, Captain N. C. 
McLeod, fell on the 23rd May and then he fell on the 2nd June—three of the noblest brothers 
that ever were in the Confederate service.  Murdoch volunteered the 16th March, 1862 and 
served through all the fights and marches when that noble regiment passed without ever 
being wounded until the fatal ball struck him.  He was the pride of his officers and comrades
 in camp, full of patriotism, zeal and honor, actuated by principles noble and good, and was 
ever ready and willing to discharge his duty both in camp and on the battlefield.  He leaves an 
affectionate father, two sisters and two brothers and a large circle of friends to mourn their 
irreparable loss.  But we mourn not as those who have no hope.  We do truly hope that he is 
safe in Heaven.

Died, on the 22nd September, 1863, from wounds received in the battle of Gettysburg, William 
Henry Clay Reaves(?), Company G, 26th N.C.T., in the 21st year of his age.  A more open 
hearted, generous person was seldom found; a warmer hearted patriot never lived; and a better 
soldier never died.  He never shrank from any duty; through heat or cold, night or day he was 
ever ready to act in any capacity where duty called.  Though he is gone he has left in the 
bosoms of all who knew him an undying memory, for none knew him but to love and admire 
him.  He has left an affectionate father and mother, kind brothers, loving sisters and numerous 
friends and relatives to mourn their irreparable loss.
A Friend

Mortally wounded near Petersburg, Va., Monday night, June 20 and died July 6, George A. 
Wadsworth, Company C, 35th N.C.T., aged 33 years, 10 months and 6 days.

Died, in the hospital at Richmond, Va., on the 29th July, Private Archibald McRae of Company 
D, 3rd Regiment N.C. Cavalry, eldest son of John and Catherine A. McRae of Harnett Co., N.C., 
of wounds received in the head in battle on the 21st June, in the vicinity of Richmond.  He was 
28 years of age, and had been a faithful soldier for nearly three years.  He was very much loved 
by his comrades in arms, and his loss will be much regretted by them.  We can safely say that 
North Carolina has lost one of her best and bravest defenders.  He leaves a father and mother, 
four sisters, seven brothers and a large number of relatives, and many friends to mourn his loss.  
He has been a member of the Presbyterian Church for about three years, and we hope and 
have every reason to believe that his spirit has wafted its flight above and joined that Heavenly 
host to be forever surrounding the throne of God.
A Brother

Lt. Lalister M. White of Sampson Co., N.C., was an intelligent, cultivated young man; modest, 
gentle, unobtrusive.  He entered the army as a private and for a long time persisted in refusing 
to hold office which his comrades wished to confer upon him.  At last they induced him to accept 
a position of lieutenant and he was first lieutenant at the time he was killed.  He had passed 
through many hard fights and was killed on the bloody field of Spottsylvania on May 12, 1864.  
No doubt this young man, like many others who have fallen during this dreadful war, would have 
been largely useful if he had lived, but his sudden death reminds us of the uncertainty of our 
future in this world and admonishes us to prepare for the next.  Lt. White had not made any 
public profession of religion.  A few days before he was killed, I approached him and told him 
I had been praying for him for some time.  With a good deal of emotion he thanked me for the 
interest I had felt in him and told me he was interested for his own soul.  The posture in which 
his comrades found him three days after he fell (his hand under his head) led them to think that 
he may not have died instantly.  The veteran soldier long so accustomed to the sound of 
musketry and artillery may have collected his thoughts and prayed, and calmly given up his 
spirit to Him who said:  “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give y
ou rest.”  Among the many friends that I have lost by this cruel war, few were dearer to me 
than Lal White.
A.D. Betts
Chaplain, 30th N.C.T.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, August 29, 1864

Died, at the Fayetteville, N.C. Arsenal and Armory, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, of continued fever, 
Henry C. Holland, of Company C, 2nd N.C. Battalion, and formerly of Kinston, N.C., aged 
22 years, 4 months.  May he rest in peace.

Died, at his father’s residence in New Hanover Co., N.C., on the 16th inst., Murdock M. 
Sikes, a member of Company C, 59th N.C.T., in the 39th year of his age. The subject of this 
notice had but a few weeks previous to his death reached home on furlough, where he was 
taken sick with typhoid diphtheria.  All attention was given to him by his aged parents and 
friends but all without avail.  He was a pious and consistent member of the Baptist Church 
and was much beloved by all who knew him. He was one of the first to rush to answer his 
country’s call.  He leaves a father, mother, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends to mourn 
his loss.
D.J.M.

Died, in the hospital at Richmond, June 9, of “black measles”, Private W.K. Jackson, aged 
23(?) years, a member of Company K, 56th N.C.T.  He volunteered in Capt. Alexander’s 
company in July of 1862 and served under him a faithful soldier up to the time of his death.  
Thus has another of Carolina’s best sons sacrificed his life on the altar of our bleeding country.  
Although he did not volunteer and go at the commencement of this war, he often expressed a 
desire to be in the field with “our brave boys” and share all their hardships. He remained at 
home with his family until his country called a second time.  Then he buckled on the warrior’s 
armor and without a murmur bid adieu to this little family and sallied forth to help drive the 
vandal foe back.  When his time came he did not try to get in any office or seek a hiding place, 
but went without a murmur to fight for his country and die in the defense of his home and the 
loved ones there.  The writer has it from the pen of his commanding officers that from the time 
when he entered his country’s service on July 16, 1862, he never shirked a duty or was absent 
from his post without sufficient cause until the time of his death.  He was in one or two regular 
engagements and performed with undaunted bravery.  He was a good and brave soldier and 
one that loved and feared God.  Weep not, poor wife, for the loss of your dear companion, for 
he is gone where the distressing cry of the dying and wounded will never more disturb his 
peaceful slumbers.
Sister Maggy 

Fell mortally wounded in the bloody battle of the Wilderness, VA., on the 5th May, 1864, Private 
W.P. Blue of Company E, 26th N.C.T., in the 23rd year of his age.  He was a native of Moore 
Co., N.C.; volunteered into the Confederate service on the 13th May, 1862, and since that time 
has ever responded to the call of duty until he received the fatal blow.  He had passed through 
many hard struggles, receiving a slight wound in the left hand on the bloody field of Gettysburg.  
He was a young man of quiet, unobtrusive in nature, gentle and kind in his disposition, but of 
undaunted bravery.   His honest bearing, his sweet and lovely manners, endeared him to all 
who knew him.  He was an obedient son and most kind and affectionate brother.  But now he 
is gone.  He has made a sacrifice of his dear body upon the altar of liberty.

Killed, near Petersburg, Va., on the night of the 17th June, Henry W. Inman, of Company 
(illegible), 51st (?) Regiment N.C.T., aged 29 years.  Henry was a true and well tried soldier, 
having faithfully served his country for nearly three years.  He participated in the battles around 
Charleston, S.C., and endured many sufferings without a murmur, but escaped unhurt until a 
cruel enemy’s bullet, winged its way and laid him low on a bloody field near Petersburg.  He
has left a father and mother, brothers and sisters and a sorely bereaved wife with three small 
children to mourn his early death.
In that land of peaceful rest
To mourning travelers given;
He’s leaning on his Savior’s breast
In that blessed land of Heaven.

For him the opening gate no more
Of sacred home its throng shall pour;
Of bounding hearts and rushing feet
His home returning steps to meet.

No more the voice of children dear,
Shall fall upon his ravished ear;
Nor words of nurtured tenderness
From wife’s fond lips his spirit bless.

No more his sire, with swelling joy,
Shall gaze upon his gallant boy,
Now she—life’s dearest, holiest ties,
His mother—with exulting eye,
E’er press that manly form again,
Now stretched upon the battle’s plain.
A Friend

Died, at his father’s residence near Boonville, Richmond Co., May 15, 1864, Terrel Chanos(?), 
a member of Company E, 36th (?) N.C.T., of chronic disease, in the 30th year of his age.  He 
leaves a father and mother, sister and brother to mourn their irreparable loss.  He was in many 
battles fought through the memorable Chancellorsville, Spottsylvania Court House, Wilderness 
and other battles. (sentence following is illegible).  He was sent to a hospital where he was 
furloughed.  He went home.  But his journey in this life was out.   In two days after he arrived 
at home, death seized him and he calmly expired in the arms of his father. He was loved by 
all who knew him.  The Bible was his trust and his shield in this life.
A Soldier Friend

Died, at Winder Hospital on the 14th inst., of dysentery, L.D. Smithdeal, of Company C, 48th 
N.C.T.

Killed, on the 15th August, at White Oak Swamp, Va., George W. Rowan, of Company A, 
2nd Regiment of N.C. Cavalry and a native of Cherokee Co.  Thus has fallen a youth so young 
and promising.  He died at his post, a true patriot and soldier fighting for his country and his 
last words were “never give back.”  He was ever gay, cheerful, obliging and lively, and strict in 
the discharge of his duty.  Another soldier has gone, another home deprived of its brightest flower 
and rendered sad and desolate.  He leaves a father, mother, sisters and brother to mourn his fall.  
His parents have been deprived of an excellent son and North Carolina has lost one of her best 
defenders.  Although he fills a soldiers grave far on Virginia’s soil, his friends will never cease to 
remember him with affectionate tenderness and hope he has gone to his reward in Heaven, 
where he will never again be subject to the conflicts of this cruel war.
Willie

In this our time of sorrow and weeping, no death has caused more heartfelt sorrow than that of 
Lt. J.A.B. Blue of Company H, 46th (?) N.C.T., who was killed on the 5th May in the bloody 
battle of the Wilderness, Va.  John was one of the first to respond to his country’s call.  He 
was a native of Moore Co.  At the outbreak of the war, he assisted in raising a company in his 
native county and was elected as 2nd Lt., but had been promoted to the command of the 
company a short time before his death.  
Cousin

Died, of dyspepsia, in the hospital at Lynchburg, Va., on the 28th Aug., 1862, in the 23rd year of 
his age, Corp. Charles G. Harris, son of E.T. and Martha Harris of Montgomery Co.  He volunteered 
in defense of his country and left his home on Sept. 15, 1861 and went as a private in Company 
K,. 34th N.C.T. in which he was appointed corporal.  He was always ready and willing to do his 
full duty.  When the regiment started on the long march into Maryland, he was unable to march 
and was carried to the hospital at Lynchburg, where he remained only a few days and then 
yielded himself up in the hands of his blessed Savior.  He was a consistent member of the 
Methodist Church two years previous to his death and gave evidence of a truly pious Christian.  
He leaves parents, two brothers and five sisters to mourn the loss of an affectionate son and a 
fond brother and his country has lost one of its bravest soldiers.

Killed in the engagement near White’s Tavern, Va., on the 16th inst., Captain George 
Pettigrew Bryan, of the 2nd Regiment N.C. Cavalry, aged 22 years, 10 months and 7 days.  
He fell in defense of his country.  For freedom and independence, his life was nobly 
sacrificed upon the altar of liberty.  We mourn our loss.  Capt. Bryan was the son of Hon. 
John H. Bryan of this city.  He was a distinguished graduate of the University of N.C. in the 
year 1860 and from that period to his entrance into the army (early in 1861) he held the 
position of tutor at the university.  Obeying the first call of his country, he entered the 2nd 
Cavalry Regiment as 2nd Lt. and shortly thereafter was promoted to the 1st lieutenant and 
as such was severely wounded in the head and captured at Upperville, VA., June 21, 1863.  
Only a short time since he returned from prison.  He was a member of the Episcopal Church 
and showed his devotion to God by his pure and exemplary life.  Intellectual, amiable and 
kind, he was an ornament to society, loved and respected by his associates.  Patriotic, 
generous, ambitious, he made a brave and dashing officer.  Alas!  He has been laid beneath 
the sod where rest many of his companions, and I am left to mourn a comrade’s loss.  God’s 
will be done.
C.J.L.
Raleigh, Aug. 19

Died, at his father’s residence in Johnston Co., of chronic diarrhea, Julius Westbrook, son of 
Uriah and Seby Westbrook, aged 20 years.  He entered the service of his country when he 
arrived at the proper age; was with his company nearly two years, when he was seized with 
the fatal disease which ended his life—thus cutting short a life of usefulness and service to his 
country and her cause.  He was a member of Company K, 36th N.C.T.  He leaves a father 
and mother, sisters and brothers to mourn their loss.  The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh 
away.  Blessed by the name of the Lord.
E. Price

On the 4th of July Robert Watkins of Anson Co. died at Ft. Caswell.  His disease was 
dysentery.  His illness was brief but very severe.  The excellent surgeon, Dr. Cobb, and the 
nurses, were very kind and attentive to him and did all that they could for him. Though very 
young when the war broke out, he volunteered in the first company that was organized in 
Anson Co., Company C, 14th Regiment, where he faithfully discharged the duties of a 
soldier for about 19 months.  Being under age and severely afflicted he accepted a discharge 
and came home where he remained until last winter when arriving at the age of 18 years he 
joined Capt. Moseley’s Company of light artillery at Ft. Caswell.  Patriotic, brave, mild and 
gentle in disposition, he won the affection of his comrades and left them an example worthy 
of imitation.  He was a professor of religion and a member of the M.E. Church.  He was a 
dutiful son and an affectionate brother.  May God comfort the bereaved family.  We trust 
he has gone to a land where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest and 
to that Friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, September 5, 1864

Died, in Winder Hospital, Richmond, Va., on the 30th July, 1864, of typhoid fever, Benjamin F. 
Kendrick, a private in Company B, 56th Regiment, in the 20th year of his age. In the spring of 
1862, he left his home, the scene of his childhood and went forth to meet the enemies of his 
country.  He was faithful in the discharge of his duties as a soldier, and was always at his post.  
He participated in the battle which resulted in the capture of Plymouth, N.C., and also in the 
early battles around Petersburg, where he was taken sick and was carried to Winder Hospital, 
where he lingered a few days and died.  Faithful as a soldier; an affectionate and obedient son; 
a devoted husband; and a kind friend, his loss will be sadly felt.  He leaves a mother, brother 
and young wife to mourn his death.

Died, of typhoid fever, at Ft. Holmes, Smith’s Island, on the 1st Sept. 1864, Private Joseph E. 
Singletary, Company K, 40th Regiment N.C.T., aged 27 years.

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, Sept. 12, 1864

Killed instantly, on the 21st Aug., in an engagement with the enemy near Charlestown, Va., 
Joseph M. Hammond in the 19th year of his age, son of H.B. Hammond of Anson Co., and a
member of Co. H, 43rd N.C.T.


Killed instantly on the 28th July, Lt. Richard M. Quince, 7th Regiment N.C.T., aged 26 years, 
only remaining son of Mr. Parker Quince of Washington.

The adage that “death loves a shining mark” has never been exemplified more truly than in the
 fate of the gallant Alexander L. Williams, formerly a resident of this town, and a member of
 Col. Grimstead’s Arkansas Regiment, who was wounded on the 30th April, 1864 in the battle 
at Jenkins’ Ferry, on the Sabine River in Arkansas, and had his throat cut by the incarnate 
fiends into whose hands he fell by the fortunes of war.  He died at the age of 20 years near 
Tulip, Arkansas on the 9th May ensuing from the effects of his wounds. Another martyr has 
sealed his devotion to the cause with a precious life.
 
Died, at General Hospital, Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 18, Wm. Marton (or Marion) Jones, aged 17 
years, son of W.H. Jones of Chatham Co.  He first took the measles and then the fever and 
lastly the diarrhea, which he was unable to withstand and on the morning of the 18th Aug. he 
was called he was called away to a brighter world.  He was a noble youth and a good soldier.  
His memory will be long cherished by his friends.
L.E.K.

Died, Aug. 22nd, in hospital near Petersburg, Jno. J. Shepherd, in the 24th year of his age.  He 
was a native of Moore Co., and a member of Capt. McKellar’s Company, 5th N.C. Cavalry.  He 
had participated in all the marches and engagements of his regiment in this state, in Virginia, 
and Pennsylvania.  For many years he had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian 
Church.  He leaves a wife and child, and a large circle of friends to mourn his untimely end and 
their irreparable loss.  He was a true Christian, a good soldier and a worthy man.  In his death 
is added one name to 
The thousands that, with a country’s praise,
Have made one offering of their days;
For truth, for Heaven, for Freedom’s sake,
Resigned the bitter cup to take;
And silently, in fearless faith,
Bowed their noble souls to death.

Lines composed on the death of Lt. A.B. Hays of Company F, 26th Regiment N.C.T., who fell 
near Richmond 2nd June, 1864.  He was a consistent member of the M.E. Church and died in 
the full assurance of a blessed immortality.
By Professor York
His morning sun rose bright and clear,
His path with flowers strewn;
But son the night of death drew near,
His sun set ‘ere it was noon.

The storm of war drew on apace
Dark the horizon grew;
But he the fiery storm did face
With comrades brave and true.

Then, like a wall of stone, they stood
Bravely they met the foe; 
And back his broken columns rolled,
Melting like flakes of snow.

But it was Heaven’s high behest,
That this brave youth should fall,
And hasten to the soldier’s rest
Beyond the reach of ball.

Let flowers bloom around his grave,
Planted by fairest hands;
For he did die this land to save—
This fair, this sunny land.

Full many a tear for him will flow;
Full many a heart will mourn,
Pale, full many a cheek will grow
That one so loved is gone.

A mother dear and sisters weep,
A father drops a tear;
But Mary’s grief is still more deep
For who could love like her?

But cease to mourn, your tears restrain;
For grace will sure be given,
And all of you may meet again—
Yes, all may meet in Heaven.

Died, in this county on the 5th Sept., of bilious diarrhea, James C. Averett of Company F, 24th 
N.C.T.  He was liked by all his brother soldiers.  This is the second son of James and Mary 
Jane Averett to be given for their country’s cause.  The Confederacy has lost another of her 
bravest and best soldier.  He was an obedient son and a good soldier.  He leaves a large 
circle of friends to mourn his loss.
A Cumberland Plough Boy

Died, at his residence near Hillsborough, N.C., H.. Miller, a very honorable and useful member 
of Company D, 56th N.C.T.  It is a very sad thing to record the death of a generous compatriot 
and comrade, who has born with us, struggling for Southern freedom and liberty and sacred 
honor.  The death of Mr. Miller has cast a severe melancholy and gloom over the company and 
is deeply felt and lamented by all of his comrades and his name will always remain favorably 
embalmed and deeply enshrined in the memory of his dear friends.

Died, at the Seabrook Hospital, Richmond, Aug. 19, of a wound received four days previous 
at the battle of White’s Tavern, Robert Smith, son of John C. Smith of Cumberland, aged 21 
years.  Many hearts are made sad by the death of this excellent and amiable young man; but 
they sorrow not as those who have no hoe.  He was in the path of duty, and having nobly 
sustained the character of the Southern soldier, by a faithful discharge of duty and by an 
exemplary life, he has fallen a sacrifice to his country and is now, we have good reason to hope, 
“where the wicked cease from troubling and where the weary are at rest”.

Died, at the Fair Ground Hospital, Petersburg, Va., Aug. 4, of a wound received on the night of 
the 17th June, Private B.C. Johnson, a member of Company B, 56th N.C.T., aged 27.  He leaves
a mother, brothers and sisters to mourn the loss of a true soldier as ever fell.

Sgt. George L. Stanback was born in Richmond Co., N.C., 25th March, 1842 and fell in the 
battle on the field of Bethesda Church near Mechanicsville, Va., May 30, 1864.  It was not 
the privilege of the writer to know him in his youth or boyhood days, but he is (illegible word) 
by those who were familiar with his public walk and private ways, that he was always a dutiful 
and affectionate son, a loving and devoted brother and a genial and warm-hearted companion 
and friend.  At the outbreak of hostilities between the North and South, he was pursuing, with
his father, the peaceful vocation of the farmer, in which calling his remarkable energy were 
already manifest.  When the tocsin of war rang out from the walls of Fort. Sumter, the heart of 
young Stanback began to swell with indignation against the malignant foe.  The rising 
(illegible word) were, however, partially suppressed until his own native state, in response to 
a general call for troops, appealed to her heroic boys to defend her.  George Stanback at once 
turned away from the pursuit of his choice and joined the Anson Guards commanded by Capt.
 Charles Smith, and shouldering his musket he at once began preparation for duty.  Here my 
acquaintance with him began and during three years of intimate association with him amid all 
the trials and trepidations incident to a soldier’s life which were crowded into that period, I never 
heard George Stanback utter one murmuring word or sigh of regret. He did his duty and he 
did it well.  On the field his coolness and gallantry were conspicuous.  Charitable in his views 
and warm in his friendships, he was ready to overlook in his companions in arms much which 
the uncharitable were ready to condemn.  When he received from home any of the luxuries of 
life, he dispensed them with a liberal hand until nothing was left.  About the 1st of June, 1863, 
he was converted to God and connected himself with the M.E. Church South.  He was not only 
a consistent Christian, he was zealous and earnest in the discharge of his duty.  The public 
worship of God was his chief delight.  In his last moments, as he was being borne from the field, 
he requested that the writer should take charge of his body and have it conveyed to his 
mother—precious gift from a dying patriot to the mother who bore him. His great soul, enlarging 
the circle of its reflections, breathed these words:  “tell my friends to meet me in Heaven” and 
then he winged his way from the strife of earth to the rest that remains to the people of God.
William C. Power, Chaplain, 14th N.C.T. 

Fayetteville Observer, Monday, Sept. 26, 1864

Died, from the effects of wounds received in the recent engagement on the 9th May, near 
Spottsylvania C.H., Adjutant Thomas F. Powell, 23rd N.C.T., in the 22nd year of his age.  The 
subject of this brief sketch entered the service at the commencement of the war as a Private in 
Company C, 23rd N.C.T. and was appointed Sergeant Major in 1862 which position he filled 
with entire satisfaction until July of 1863, when a vacancy occurred as Adjutant of the Regiment 
and Col. Blacknell, knowing his rare capacity, his ardent patriotism and having witnessed the 
distinguished gallantry in the battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, gave him the 
appointment.  He discharged the duties of this office with great efficiency until the battle of the 
9th may, when he received a mortal wound in the leg and fell into the hands of the enemy. He 
suffered amputation of the limb but never rallied from the exhaustion incident to so severe an 
operation and expired on the 17th May while being conveyed to Washington city.  In the death 
of this young man the country has lost a promising and valued friend.  Among the many noble 
and gallant young men who have given their lives to their country none was more noble, more 
gallant, more patriotic than Thomas Powell, and none will be more deeply lamented by a large 
circle of friends.  He participated with his regiment in all the brilliant achievements which have 
made it so conspicuous, commanding at Seven Pines and ending with his life at 
Spottsylvania—in all of which he bore a common part.  He fell at the post of duty and offered
his life in the cause of liberty.  
A Friend

Written to the memory of Daniel McMillan, Company K, 28th N.C.T., who was taken prisoner 
near the Potomac on the 18th July last and died in the prisoner’s camp at Point Lookout, 
Maryland on March 13, 1864
He who now lies low in the grave,
Was one of our comrades in arms;
He is gone from earth to his reward
He has left all earthly charms.

Eight months ago his manly form
Appeared bravely defending our rights,
Amidst the missiles of death that streamed
From Gettysburg’s memorable heights.

Oh friends!  Weep not for your noble boy,
Though he fills a soldier’s grave;
His memory is fully stamped in the heart
Of both the true and the brave.

Too noble for earth, his spirit has flown,
And left us to mourn his loss;
A martyred patriot he is gone to his home,
To his Savior who died on the cross.
P.

Died, in Catawba Co., Sept. 14, after a long and painful illness, Thomas Jefferson McNeill, aged 
23 years, 4 months and 3 days, formerly of Robeson Co., and a member of Company F, 32nd 
N.C.T. 

Killed, on picket, near Petersburg, Va., 21st July, 1864, Ivy W. Lenoir, a member of Company 
H, 38th N.C.T., from Randolph Co.





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