51st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry 

51st Infantry Regiment was organized at Wilmington, North Carolina, 
in April, 1862, with men recruited in the counties of Cumberland, 
Sampson, Duplin, Columbus, Robeson, and New Hanover. It was 
assigned to General Clingman's Brigade and served under him for the 
duration of the war. After fighting at Goldsboro, it moved to the 
Charleston area and was prominent in the defense of Battery Wagner. 
The 51st was then ordered to Virginia, participated in the battles at 
Drewry's Bluff and Cold Harbor, and endured the hardships of the 
Petersburg siege south and north of the James River. Returning to 
North Carolina, it saw action at Bentonville. On July 18, 1863, this 
regiment lost 16 killed and 52 wounded at Battery Wagner and in 
August contained 374 effectives. In May, 1864, it contained 1,100 men, 
and in October there were 145 present. During that time the 51st lost in 
killed and wounded 160 at Drewry's Bluff, 194 at Cold Harbor, and 104 
at Fort Harrison. Very few surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. 
The field officers were Colonels John L. Cantwell and Hector McKethan, 
Lieutenant Colonels William A. Allen and Caleb B. Hobson, and Major 
James R. McDonald. 


Officers
Captains

WALTER, ALFRED B.

Born in South Carolina and resided in Robeson County where he was by 
occupation a physican prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 25. 
Appointed Captain on March 10, 1862. Resigned on August 18, 1862, by 
reason of "constitutional debility caused by chronic dysentery. . . ." 
Resignation accepted on August 23, 1862.

 NORMENT, WILLIAM STOKES

Previously served as Captain of Company D, 18th Regiment N.C. Troops 
(8th Regiment N.C. Volunteers). Appointed Captain of this company on 
August 23, 1862. Present and accounted for until wounded in the right leg 
at Fort Harrison, Virginia, September 30, 1864. Reported absent wounded 
through December, 1864.

Lieutenants

FULMORE, ANDREW C. 1ST Lieutenant

Previously served as Private in 1st Company D, 12th Regiment N.C. Troops 
(2nd Regiment N.C. Volunteers). Appointed 1st Lieutenant of this company 
on March 10, 1862. Present and accounted for until October 29, 1863, when 
he was reported absent without leave. Returned to duty in November-December, 
1863. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, 
June 16, 1864, with acute diarrhoes. Returned to duty on July 6, 1864. 
Hospitalized at Richmond on August 4, 1864, with chronic diarrhoea. 
Furloughed on August 11, 1864. Returned to duty in November-December, 
1864, but was reported absent on sick furlough on December 20, 1864. 
Surrendered at Augusta, Georgia, May 25, 1865, and was paroled the 
same date.

HARTMAN, JACOB W., 2ND Lieutenant

Previously served as Private in 1st Company D, 12th Regiment N.C. Troops 
(2nd Regiment N.C. Volunteers). Appointed 2nd Lieutenant of this company 
on March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until May-August, 1864, when 
he was reported absent wounded. Place and date of wounded not reported. 
Returned to duty in September-October, 1864. Reported on duty as commander 
of the company in September-December, 1864. Paroled at Greensboro on 
May 1, 1865.

HIGLEY, GILBERT P., 2nd Lieutenant

Born at East Granby, Connecticut, and resided in Robeson County where 
he was by occupation a carpenter prior to enlisting at age 38. Appointed 
2nd Lieutenant on March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded 
and captured at Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point 
Lookout, Maryland, June 11, 1864. Transferred to Fort Delaware, Delaware, 
June 23, 1864. Transferred to Hilton Head, South Carolina, August 20, 1864. 
Reported at Fort Pulaski, Georgia, on or about October 20, 1864. 
Transferred back to Hilton Head on November 19, 1864. Transferred to 
Fort Delaware where he arrived on March 12, 1865. Released at Fort 
Delaware on June 17, 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.


Non Commissioned Officers and Privates

ALFIN, D.J., Private - Enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, March 10, 
1864, for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded near Petersburg, 
Virginia, June 16, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, where he died 
of wounds. Date of death not reported.

 BAKER, JESSE E., Private - Enlisted at Nichols Depot, South Carolina, 
May 1, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Cold 
Harbor, Virginia, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, June 
11, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 12, 1864. Killed in a 
railroad accident at Shohola, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1864, while en route 
to Elmira.

 BARBER, NOAH, Private - Born in Pitt County and was by occupation 
a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 33, March 10, 1862. 
Present or accounted for until he deserted in September-October, 1862. 
Returned to duty in November-December, 1862. Present or accounted for 
until wounded at Fort Wagner, Charleston, South Carolina, July 18, 1863. 
Reported absent wounded through December, 1863. Listed as a deserter 
and dropped from the rolls of the company in January-February, 1864.

 BASS, FREDERICK, Private - Born in Robeson County where he resided 
as a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 25, March 10, 
1862. Present or accounted for until November-December, 1862, when 
he was reported absent without leave. Returned to duty in January-February, 
1863. Present or accounted for until August 18, 1863, when he was reported 
absent without leave. Returned under arrest at Petersburg, Virginia, in 
March-April, 1864, for desertion. Returned to duty in May-August, 1864. 
Present or accounted for through December, 1864

 BAXLEY, ARCHIBALD, Private - Born in Robeson County where he 
resided as a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 29, 
March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for through August, 1862. Reported 
absent sick in September-December, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 
1863. Present or accounted for until killed at Wagner, Charleston, South Carolina, 
July 18, 1863.


BAXLEY, HENRY J., Private - Resided in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 27, 
March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until July-August, 1862, when 
he was reported absent sick. Returned to duty in September-October, 
1862. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Wilmington on or 
about July 10, 1863, with typhoid fever. Returned to duty in January-February, 
1864. Present or accounted for until August 12, 1864, when he was absent 
on sick furlough. Returned to duty in November-December, 1864. Present or 
accounted for through December 1864.

BAXLEY, HENRY L., Private - Born in Robeson County where he resided 
as a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 24, March 10, 1862. 
Present or accounted for until captured near Petersburg, Virginia, on or 
about June 16, 1864. Confined to Point Lookout, Maryland, June 19, 1864. 
Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 9, 1864. Released at Elmira on July 
11, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BAXLEY, MILES S., Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 24, March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded at Goldsboro on 
December 17, 1862. Returned to duty prior to January 1, 1863. Present 
or accounted for until August 8, 1863, when he was reported absent without 
leave. Hospitalized at Wilson on December 5, 1863, with an unspecified 
complaint. Returned to duty in January-February, 1864. Reported on detail 
as a hospital guard at Petersburg, Virginia, in March-April, 1864. Wounded 
in the hand at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864. Returned to duty 
prior to August 19, 1864, when he was captured near Globe Tavern, 
Virginia. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, August 24, 1864. Paroled 
at Point Lookout on or about March 14, 1865. Received at Boulware's 
Wharf, James River, Virginia, March 16, 1865, for exchange. Survived the 
war.

 BAXLEY, PETER D., Private - Enlisted in Robeson County on March 10, 
1862. Listed as a deserter on the same date. Company records dated 
November-December, 1862, indicate that he died in Robeson County on 
an unknown date. Cause of death not reported.

 BAXLEY, WILLIAM H. R., Private - Born in Robeson County where he 
resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 23, March 
10, 1862. Mustered in as Sergeant. Reduced to ranks prior to July 1, 1862. 
Present or accounted for until wounded seriously at Goldsboro on December 
17, 1862. Reported absent wounded through April, 1863. Reported absent in 
prison at Wilmington "awaiting trial" (probably for absence without leave) in 
July-August, 1863. Returned to duty in September-October, 1863. Present or 
accounted for until captured at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864. 
Confined to Point Lookout, Maryland, May 19, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, 
New York, in August, 1864. Released at Elmira on May 17, 1865, after taking 
the Oath of Allegiance.

 BLANKS, JAMES W., Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for until December 3, 1863, when he was 
reported absent without leave. Returned to duty in January-February, 1864. 
Present or accounted for until wounded in the shoulder at Drewry's Bluff, 
Virginia, May 16, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia. Returned to 
duty on June 23, 1864. Present or accounted for through December, 1864. 
Survived the war.

 Blount, James W., Private - Enlisted in Robeson County on March 10, 1862. 
Reported absent without leave on or about April 21, 1862. May have enlisted 
previously in another company. No futher records.

 BOON, JACKSON, Private - Born in Nash County and resided in Robeson 
County where he was by occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson 
County at age 34, March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded 
slightly in the thigh at Fort Harrison, Virginia, September 30, 1864. Returned 
to duty prior to November 1, 1864. Reported present through December, 
1864. Paroled at Goldsboro on May 9, 1865.

 BOON, WILLIAM, Private - Born in Halifax County and was by occupation 
a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 41, March 10, 1862. 
Present or accounted for until killed at Fort Wagner, Charleston, South 
Carolina, July 18, 1863.

 BREWER, JESSE A., Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded at Goldsboro on December 
17, 1862. Returned to duty prior to January 1, 1863. Present or accounted for 
until captured at Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point 
Lookout, Maryland, June 11, 1864. Released at Point Lookout on or about 
June 20, 1864, after taking the Oath of Allegiance and joining the U.S. Army. 
Assigned to Company I, 1st Regiment U.S. Volunteer Infantry.

 BREWER, JOHN C., Private - Born in Robeson County and was by occupation 
a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, March 10, 1862. 
Discharged on April 10, 1862. Reason discharged not reported.

 BREWER, RICHARD, Private - Born in Robeson County where he resided 
as a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 24, March 10, 1862. 
Present or accounted for until August 3, 1863, when he was reported absent 
without leave. Listed as a deserter and dropped from the rolls of the company 
in January-February, 1864.

 BREWER, WILLIAM, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by occupation 
a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 25, March 10, 1862. 
Present or accounted for until wounded in the right shoulder at Drewry's Bluff, 
Virginia, on or about May 16, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia. 
Furloughed for forty days on June 6, 1864. Returned to duty in November-December, 
1864. Present or accounted for through December, 1864. Survived the war.

 BRIGMAN, ALEXANDER B., Private - Born in Marion District, South Carolina, 
and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 
23, March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until August 7, 1863, when he 
was reported absent without leave. Listed as a deserter and dropped from the 
rolls of the company in January-February, 1864.

 BRIGMAN, WELLINGTON, Private - Born in Marion District, South Carolina, 
and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 
22, March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until he deserted in 
September-October, 1862. Apprehended on December 12, 1862. Deserted 
again (or escaped) on December 15, 1862. Reported present in January-June, 
1863. Reported absent without leave on August 7, 1863. Listed as a deserter 
in January-February, 1864. Hospitalized at Petersburg, Virginia, January 6, 
1864, with pneumonia. Returned to duty on January 29, 1864. Deserted from 
hospital at Petersburg on or about April 20, 1864. Turned himself over to 
Federal Authorities at Fayetteville on March 11, 1865. Sent to Fort Monroe, 
Virginia. Released at Fort Monroe on or about April 5, 1865, after taking the 
Oath of Allegiance.

 BULLOCK, CHARLES BAKER, Private - Previously served as Private in 
1ST Company D, 12TH Regiment N.C. Troops (2ND Regiment N.C. Volunteers). 
Enlisted in this company at Nichols Depot, S.C., May 1, 1862, for the war. 
Reported absent sick through August, 1862. Returned to duty in 
September-October, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded in the 
thigh (flesh) at Drewry's Bluff, VA, May 16, 1864. Returned to duty prior to
September 1, 1864. Reported absent wounded in September-October, 1864. 
Place and date wounded not reported. Returned to duty in November-
December, 1864. Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

 BULLOCK, HENRY JOHNSON, Private - Born in Robeson County where 
he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 31, March 
10, 1862. Died at Camp Davis, near Wilmington, July 8, 1862, of "typhoid 
pneumonia."

 BULLOCK, JESSE, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by occupation 
a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 19, March 10, 1862. 
Present or accounted for until killed at Drewry's Bluff, VA, May 16, 1864.

 BUTLER, WILLIAM, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 21, March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for until August 3, 1863, when he was 
reported absent without leave. Returned to duty in September-October, 1863. 
Present or accounted for until wounded in the hip and back ar Drewry's Bluff, 
VA, May 16, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, VA. Transferred to another 
hospital on July 20, 1864. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1864. 
Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

 BYRD, ELIJAH, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by occupation 
a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 24, March 10, 1862. 
Deserted on January 4, 1863. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. 
Present or accounted for until wounded at Drewry's Bluff, VA, May 16, 1864. 
Hospitalized at Richmond, VA, where he died on June 6, 1864, of wounds.

 BYRD, JOSHUA, Private - Born in Robeson County and resided in Marion 
District, SC, where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in 
Robeson County at age 18, March 19, 1862. Present or accounted for until 
wounded at Drewry's Bluff, VA, May 16, 1864. Returned to duty prior to 
August 19, 1864, when he was wounded in the head and captured near 
Globe Tavern, VA. Blinded as a result of his wounds. Confined at various 
Federal hospitals until January 8, 1865, when he was confined at Point 
Lookout, MD. Released at Point Lookout on June 18, 1865, after taking the 
Oath of Allegiance.

 CLEMENTS, SAMUEL, Private - Born in Wake County and was by occupation 
a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 30, March 10, 1862. 
Present or accounted for until killed at Fort Wagner, Charleston, SC, July 
18, 1863.

 DANIELS, LEROY R., Corporal - Enlisted at Nichols Depot, South Carolina, 
May 1, 1862, for the war. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Corporal on 
February 29, 1864. Present and accounted for until captured at Cold Harbor, 
Virginia, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, June 11, 1864. 
Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 12, 1864. Paroled at Elmira on March 
10, 1865. Received at Boulware's Wharf, James River, Virginia, March 15, 
1865, for exchange.

 DEES, ROBERT, Private - Born in Anson County and resided in Robeson 
County where he was by occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson 
County at age 30, March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured 
at Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland,
 June 11, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 12, 1864. Paroled at 
Elmira on March 14, 1865. Received at Boulware's Wharf, James River, 
Virginia, March 18, 1865, for exchange.

 DOUGLASS, GEORGE, Musician - North Carolina pension records indicate 
that he served in this company as a drummer boy.

 DOUGLASS, JAMES E., Private - Born in Robeson County where he resided 
as a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, March 10, 1862. 
Present or accounted for until captured at Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 1, 1864. 
Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, June 11, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, 
New York, July 12, 1864. Released at Elmira on July 3, 1865, after taking 
the Oath of Allegiance.

 EVANS, DAVIDSON, Private - Enlisted at Nichols Depot, South Carolina, 
May 1, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted on 
August 3, 1862. Reported in prison at Wilmington awaiting trial in May-June, 
1863. Court-martialed and sentenced to death; however, he was released and 
returned to the company on August 10, 1863. Deserted on August 11, 1863.

 EVANS, MICHAEL, Private - Enlisted at Nichols Depot, SC, May 1, 1862, 
for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted on August 3, 1862. 
Apprehended on August 6, 1862. Deserted on September 18, 1862. Dropped 
from the rolls of the company in January-February, 1863.

 FAULK, DANIEL ASHBURY,Sergeant - Resided in Robeson County and 
was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 28,
 May 1, 1862, for the war. Mustered in as Sergeant. Present or accounted 
for until May-August, 1864 when he was reported sick in hospital at Richmond, 
VA. Returned to duty in September-October, 1864. Present or accounted
 for through December, 1864.

 FAULK, JAMES C.,Sergeant - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 23, March 
10, 1862. Mustered in as Sergeant. Present or accounted for until wounded 
slightly at Goldsboro on December, 17, 1862. Returned to duty in January-
February, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded at Fort Wagner, 
Charleston, SC, July 18, 1863. Returned to duty in September-October, 
1863. Present or accounted for until wounded at Drewry's Bluff, VA, May 
16, 1864. Hospitalized at Raleigh on August 28, 1864, with a gunshot 
wound of the left arm (possibly the same wound he received at Drewry's Bluff). 
Place and date wounded not reported. Reported on detail in hospital at 
Raleigh in September-December, 1864.

 FLOYD, FAULKNER J.,Sergeant - Previously served as Private in 1st 
Company D, 12th Regiment NC Troops (2nd Regiment N.C. Volunteers).
 Enlisted in this company in New Hanover County on May 1, 1862, for the 
war. Mustered in as Corporal. Present or accounted for until wounded at 
Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 16, 1864. Returned to duty prior to September 
1, 1864. Promoted to Sergeant in January-April 1865. Paroled at Greensboro 
on May 1, 1865.

 FLOYD, MEMORY J.,Private - Enlisted at Camp Hill, near Petersburg, 
Virginia, March 26, 1864, for the war. Reported sick in hospital at Petersburg 
in April, 1864. Reported absent on sick furlough from June 1 through 
December 31, 1864. No further records.

 FORD, THOMAS P.,Private - Born in Marion District, South Carolina, 
and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at 
age 35, March 10, 1862. Mustered in as a Corporal. Reduced to ranks 
prior to July 1, 1862. Appointed Musician in July-August, 1862. Reduced 
to ranks in January-February, 1863. Present or accounted for until August 
3, 1863, when he was reported absent without leave. Returned to duty in 
September-October, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at 
Drewry's Bluff, VA., May 16, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, MD, on or 
about May 20, 1864. Paroled at Point Lookout and transferred to Boulware's 
Wharf, James River, VA, where he was received on March 19, 1865, for 
exchange. Hospitalized at Richmond, VA, March 19, 1865, with scorbutus. 
Transferred to hospital at Charlotte where he arrived on April 1, 1865. Died 
in hospital on April 2, 1865, of "scorbutus".

 GOODSON, ANDREW J.,Private - Born in Horry District, SC, and was 
by occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, 
March 10, 1862. Discharged on April 10, 1862. Reason discharged not 
reported.

 GOODSON, CHARLES P.,Private - Enlisted at Camp Holmes, near 
Raleigh, February 9, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for through 
December, 1864.

 GRANTHAM, STEPHEN,Private - Enlisted in Robeson County on March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded at Fort Wagner, 
Charleston, SC, July 18, 1863. Died in hospital at Charleston on August 
24, 1863 , of wounds.

 GRIMSLEY, JAMES,Private - Resided in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 32, March 
10, 1862. Reported absent sick in May-June, 1862. Returned to duty in 
July-August, 1862. Deserted on November 4, 1862. Returned to duty in 
January-February, 1863. Deserted on August 18, 1863.

 HAIR, D.J.,Private - Enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, February 22, 
1864, for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted on May 1, 
1864. (May have served previously as Private in Company H, 50th Regiment 
N.C. Troops).

 HAIR, HUGH,Private - Enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, February 
11, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted on May 
1, 1864.

 HAIR, ROBERT,Private - Enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, February 
11, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted on May 1, 1864.

 HAMMONDS, DOUGALD,Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for until December 3, 1863, when he was 
reported absent without leave. Returned to duty in January-February, 1864. 
Present or accounted for until captured at Drewry's Bluff, VA, May 16, 1864. 
Released at Point Lookout, MD, May 21, 1864, after taking the Oath of 
Allegiance and joining the U.S. Army. Assigned to Company K, 1st Regiment 
U.S. Volunteer Infantry.

 HARRINGTON, CHARLES TURNER,,Sergeant - Born in Chatham County 
and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 
34, March 10, 1862. Mustered in as Sergeant. Present or accounted for until 
wounded at Fort Wagner, Charleston, SC, July 18, 1863. Returned to duty 
in September-October, 1863. Present or accounted for through December, 
1864. Survived the war.

 HARTMAN, JOHN E.,Musician - Born in Cumberland County and was by 
occupation a student prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 16, March 
10, 1862. Mustered in as Musician (Drummer). Present or accounted for 
through December, 1864. Paroled at Greensboro on May 1, 1865.

 HAYES, BENNET J.,Corporal - Born in Marion District, SC, and resided in 
Robeson County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in 
Robeson County at age 28, March 10, 1862. Mustered in as Private. Promoted 
to Corporal prior to July 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until he was wounded 
in November-December, 1862, while attempting to capture deserters. Returned 
to duty in March-April, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured near 
Petersburg, VA, June 16, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, MD, June 19, 1864. 
Transferred to Elmira, NY, July 9, 1864. Paroled at Elmira on October 11, 1864. 
Received at Venus Point, Savannah River, Georgia, November 15, 1864, for 
exchange.

 HAYES, LEVI C., Private - Born in South Carolina and resided in Robeson 
County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson 
County at age 29, March 10, 1862. Mustered in as Coropal. Discharged "by 
Surgeon" on or about April 28, 1862. Reenlisted in the company on February 
1, 1863, with the rank of Private. Present or accounted for through December, 
1864. Hospitalized at Greensboro on March 9, 1865. No futher records.

 HAZLEWOOD, HIRAM G.,Private - North Carolina pension records indicate 
that he served in this company.

 HENDERSON, JEPSEY,Private - Born in Marion District, SC, and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 36, March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for until killed at Fort Wagner, Charleston, 
SC, July 18, 1863.

 HERRING, OLIVER, - Private Enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, 
March 10, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at 
Drewry's Bluff, VA, May 16, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, MD, May 18, 
1864. Transferred to Elmira, NY, in August, 1864. Died at Elmira on October 
3, 1864, of "chronic diarrhoea."

 HODGE, BENJAMIN, - Private Born in Marion District, SC, and resided in 
Robeson County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in 
Robeson County at age 54, March 10, 1862. Reported absent without leave 
in March-June, 1862. Returned to duty July-August, 1862. Deserted on 
October 20, 1862.

 HODGE, MATHEW,, Private - Born in Marion District, SC, and was by 
occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 40, March 
10, 1862. Reported absent without leave in March-June, 1862. Deserted on 
October 20, 1862.

 HUGGINS, THOMAS, Private - Resided in Robeson County and enlisted on 
May 1, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for through June, 1862. 
Reported absent sick in July-August, 1862. Deserted from hospital at 
Wilmington in September, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. 
Reported absent without leave on January 24, 1863. Returned to duty on 
June 13, 1863. Present or accounted for through October, 1863. Reported 
absent sick on November 29, 1863. Died at home in Robeson County prior 
to January 1, 1865, of "consumption."

 HUMPHREY, WILLIAM P., Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, March
 10, 1862. Present or accounted for through April, 1864. Wounded at Drewry's 
Bluff, VA, on or about May 15, 1864. Returned to duty prior to September 
30, 1864, when he was wounded at Fort Harrison, VA. Returned to duty on 
November 22, 1864. Reported present through December, 1864.

 ISRAEL, WRIGHT, _________ - North Carolina pension records indicate 
that served in this company.

 JOLLY, HUGH J., Private - Was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting at 
Nichols Depot, SC, May 1, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for 
through October, 1862. Discharged on December 1, 1862. Later served as 
Private in Company K, 26th Regiment South Carolina Infantry.

 JONES, ALVI, Private - Born in Anson County and resided in Robeson 
County where he was by occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson 
County at age 45, March 10, 1862. Hospitalized at Wilmington on April 14, 
1862, with gonorrhea. Returned to duty on April 18, 1862. Dropped from 
the rolls of the company prior to July 1, 1862. Reason he was dropped 
not reported.

 JOYNER, GEORGE W.,Private - Born in Pitt County and was by 
occupation a cooper prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 34, 
March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until March-April, 1864, 
when he was reported absent sick. Returned to duty in May-August, 
1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, VA, October 2, 1864, with intermittent 
fever. Furloughed for thirty days on October 2, 1864. Died at Nichols 
Depot, South Carolina, November 25, 1864. Cause of death not reported.

 JOYNER, MEREDITH, Private - Born in Nash County and was by 
occupation a cooper prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 35, 
March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

 LOCK, STEPHEN, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 23, 
March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded at Fort Wagner, 
Charleston, SC, July 18, 1863. Hospitalized at Charleston where he died 
on August 21, 1863, of wounds.

 LOCUSS, JAMES A., Cook - Enlisted at Richmond, Virginia, October 
31, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

 McDONALD, FRANKLIN M., Private - Enlisted at Petersburg, Virginia, 
April 23, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at 
Cold Harbor, VA, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, MD, June 11, 
1864. Transferred to Elmira, NY, July 12, 1864. Paroled at Elmira on 
October 11, 1864. Died at Point Lookout on October 28, 1864, of "chronic 
diarrhoes."

 McLEAN, NEILL B., Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 24, March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for through October, 1862. Reported 
absent without leave in November-December, 1862. Returned to duty in 
January-February, 1863. No further records.

 McLELLAN, DANIEL B., Enlisted at Petersburg, Virginia, April 8, 1864, 
for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right thigh at 
Drewry's Bluff, VA, May 16, 1864. Reported absent without leave on July 
14, 1864. Returned to duty in September-October, 1864. Present or 
accounted for through December, 1864.

 McLELLAN, WILLIAM B., Corporal - Born in Marion District, South 
Carolina, and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson 
County at age 18, March 10, 1862. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to 
Corporal prior to July 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded at 
Cold Harbor, VA, May 31, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, VA. 
Furloughed for sixty days on June 10, 1864. Returned to duty on an 
unspecified date. Wounded in the head at Fort Harrison, VA, September 
30, 1864. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1864. Present or 
accounted for through December, 1864.

 MINCEY, GEORGE, Private - Was by occupation a student prior to 
enlisting in Robeson County on March 10, 1862. Discharged on June
 9, 1862, Reason discharged not reported.

 MORGAN, KENNETH T., Born in Robeson County and was by occupation 
a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 24, March 10, 1862. 
Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

 MORRIS, ABRAHAM, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 20, March 
10, 1862. Reported sick through December, 1862. Returned to duty in 
January-February, 1863. Reported sick in hospital at Charleston, SC, in 
March-April, 1863. No further records.

 MORRIS, JAMES M., Private - Enlisted at Charleston, South Carolina, 
March 1, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at 
Richmond, VA, August 8, 1864, with diarrhoea. Furloughed for sixty days 
on August 8, 1864. Returned to duty in November-December, 1864. 
Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

 MORRIS ROBERT, Private - Enlisted in Robeson County on March 10, 
1862. Discharged by the surgeon on April 28, 1862. Reason discharged 
not reported.

 MUSSLEWHITE, JOHN R., Private - Born in Virginia and enlisted in 
Robeson County on March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until 
wounded at or near Bermuda Hundred, VA, on or about May 25, 1864. 
Died at or near Petersburg, VA, May 25, 1864, of wounds. Death records 
give his age as 17.

 MUSSLEWHITE, RHODES, Private - Enlisted a "Holmes Landing" on 
May 1, 1863, for the war. Hospitalized at Wilmington on or about May 
29, 1863, with "intermittent fever." Died in hospital at Wilmington on 
September 13, 1863. Cause of death not reported.

 MUSSLEWHITE, WILEY M., Private - Born in Robeson County where he 
enlisted at age 20, March 10, 1862. Reported absent sick through August, 
1862. Returned to duty in September-October, 1862. Present or accounted 
for through December, 1862. Reported sick in hospital at Wilmington in 
May-June, 1863. No further records.

 NORMAN, W.A., Private - Resided in Yadkin County and enlisted at Camp 
Holmes, near Raleigh, February 10, 1864, for the war. Deserted on April 
18, 1864. Went over to the enemy on an unspecified date. Confined at 
Knoxville, Tennessee, June 11, 1864. Transferred to Louisville, Kentucky. 
Released after taking the Oath of Allegiance at Louisville on June, 16, 1864.

 NORMAN, WILLIS P., Private - Enlisted at Nichols Depot, South Carolina, 
May 1, 1862, for the war. "Dishonorably discharged" on July 6, 1862. 
Reason discharged not reported.

 ODUM, JEREMIAH, Private - Born in Marion District, South Carolina, and 
was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 37, 
March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for through April, 1864. Wounded at 
Drewry's Bluff, VA, May 16, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, VA. 
Furloughed for sixty days on June 2, 1864. Reported absent wounded 
through December, 1864.

 OXENDINE, WILLIAM, Private - Enlisted at Camp Morgan, near 
Wilmington, May 1, 1862, for the war. Failed to report for duty and was 
reported absent without leave. Listed as a deserter and dropped from the 
rolls of the company on April 30, 1863.

 PAGE, DAVID, Private - Born in Marion District, South Carolina, and 
was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 51, 
March 10, 1862. Reported absent sick in March-June, 1862. Returned to 
duty in July-August, 1862. Died in hospital at Wilmington on October 18, 
1862. Cause of death not reported.

 PAGE, JOHN J., Private- Enlisted at Nichols Depot, South Carolina, May 
1, 1862, for the war. Reported absent sick through August, 1862. Returned 
to duty in September-October, 1862. Present or accounted for until March-
April, 1863, when he was reported absent sick. Returned to duty in May-
June, 1863. Died in hospital at Columbia, South Carolina, August 27, 1863. 
Cause of death not reported.

 PALMER, WILLIAM M., Private - Previously served as Private in Company 
H, 1st Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry (Ramsey's). Enlisted in this 
company at Dahlonega, Georgia, February 27, 1863, for the war. Present 
or accounted for until December 3, 1863, when he was reported absent 
without leave. Returned to duty January-February, 1864, Present or 
accounted for through December, 1864.

 PARHAM, WILLIAM H., Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 22, March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for until he deserted in September-October, 
1862. Returned to duty in November-December, 1862. Present or accounted
 for until hospitalized at Danville, Virginia, on or about June 4, 1864, with a 
gunshot wound of the hand. Furloughed on June 6, 1864. Returned to duty 
in September-October, 1864. Present or accounted for through December, 
1864.

 PERNELL, ANSON B., Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 22, 
March 10, 1862. Mustered in as Corporal. Reduced to ranks prior to July 
1, 1862. Present or accounted for until November-December, 1862, when 
he was reported sick in hospital at Goldsboro. Detailed as a hospital nurse 
at Goldsboro on December 20, 1862. Returned to duty on March-April, 
1863. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Augusta, Georgia, 
August 31, 1863, with an unspecified complaint. Returned to duty in
 January-February, 1864. Wounded slightly in the left arm at Fort Harrison, 
VA, September 30, 1864. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1864. 
Reported present in November-December, 1864.

 PITTMAN, JAMES B., Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a student prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, 
March 10, 1862. Dropped from the rolls of the company prior to July 1, 
1862. Reason he was dropped not reported.

 PRIDGEON, BRYANT, Private - Born in Moore County and resided in 
Robeson County where he was by occupation a laborer prior to enlisting 
in Robeson County at age 44, March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for 
through October, 1862. Reported sick in hospital at Wilmington in 
November-December, 1862. Hospitalized at Wilmington on February 
16, 1873, with continued fever. Returned to duty on March 20, 1863.
Hospitalized at Wilmington prior to May 1, 1863. No further records.

 RATLEY, CALVIN, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, 
March 10, 1862. No further records.

 RATLEY, JOSEPH, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 27, 
March 10, 1862. No further records.

 REVELS, ELI, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by occupation 
a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, March 10, 1862. 
No further records.

 REVELS, HENRY, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 35, 
March 10, 1862. "Discovered to be a Negro" and was discharged prior 
to July 1, 1862.

 REVELS, HINSON, ______ - North Carolina pension records indicate 
that he served in this company.

 REVELS, JONATHAN, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 40, March 
10, 1862. "Discovered to be a Negro" and was discharged prior to July 1, 1862.

 RODGERS, WILLIAM S., Private - Born in Marion District, South Carolina, 
and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at 
age 23, March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Cold 
Harbor, Virginia, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, MD, on or 
about June 12, 1864. Released at Point Lookout on June 27, 1864, after 
taking the Oath of Allegiance and joining the US Army. Assigned to 
Company K, 1st Regiment US Volunteer Infantry.

 SPARKMAN, GEORGE A., Private - Enlisted at Nichols Depot, South 
Carolina, May 1, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for through 
May, 1864. Various records indicate that he was wounded and captured 
at Cold Harbor, Virginia, May 31, 1864; however, records of the Federal 
Provost Marshal do no substantiate that report. Was probably killed at 
Cold Harbor.

 SPARKMAN, WILLIAM P., Private - Born in Robeson County and was 
by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 32, 
March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until November-December, 
1862, when he was reported absent sick. Returned to duty in January-
February, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at Cold Harbor,
 VA, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, MD, June 11, 1864. 
Transferred to Elmira, NY, July 12, 1864. Died at Elmira on October 13, 
1864, of "chronic diarrhoea."

 SPIVEY, AIKIN, Private - Enlisted at Camp Davis, near Wilmington, June 
12, 1863, for the war. Wounded at Fort Wagner, Charleston, South 
Carolina, July 18, 1863. Died in hospital at Charleston on August 24, 
1863, of wounds.

 SPIVEY, HENRY, Private - Born in Marion District, South Carolina and 
was by occupation a student prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 
21, March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded at Drewry's 
Bluff, VA, May 16, 1864. Returned to duty in November-December, 1864. 
Present or accounted for through December, 1864. Survived the war.

 SPIVEY, JOHN Q., Private - Enlisted in Robeson County on December 
1, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for through December, 1864. 
Wounded in the shoulder at or near Bentonville on or about March 19-21, 
1865. Reported in hospital at Raleigh on March 27, 1865.

 SPIVEY, LEWIS J., Sergeant - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 29, 
March 10, 1862. Mustered in as Sergeant. Present or accounted for 
until wounded in the right leg at Drewry's Bluff, VA, May 16, 1864. 
Hospitalized at Richmond, VA, where his leg was amputated on June 
17, 1864. Furloughed on or about July 18, 1864. Reported absent 
wounded until February 16, 1865, when he was retired to the Invalid 
Corps.

 SPIVEY, SAMUEL, Corporal - Born in Horry District, South Carolina, 
and was by occupation a blacksmith prior to enlisting in Robeson County 
at age 41, March 10, 1862. Mustered in as Corporal. Present or accounted 
for until November-December, 1862, when he was reported absent without 
leave. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Present or accounted 
for until killed at Fort Wagner, Charleston, South Carolina, July 18, 1863.

 SUGARD, D.J., Private - Enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, January 
25, 1864, for the war. Deserted on April 18, 1864.

 TAYLOR, DAVID D., Private - Born in Nash County and was by occupation
 a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 21, March 10, 1862. 
Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Wilson on December 5, 1863, 
with an unspecified complaint. Returned to duty in January-February, 1864. 
Present or accounted for until captured at Cold Harbor, VA, June 1, 1864. 
Confined at Point Lookout, MD, June 11, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, NY, 
July 12, 1864. Died at Elmira on March 4, 1865, of "febris typhoid."

 TAYLOR, STEPHEN, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 19, March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for through December, 1864. Survived the
war.

 TOWNSEND, FLOYD, Private - Was by occupation a farmer prior to 
enlisting in Robeson County at age 28, March 10, 1862. Present or 
accounted for until February 17, 1863, when he was left sick at Wilmington. 
Returned to duty in March-April, 1863. Present or accounted for until killed
 near Petersburg, Virginia, June 22, 1864.

 TYNER, NICHOLAS, Private - Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 46, March 
10, 1862. Present or accounted for until July-August, when he was reported 
absent without leave. Listed as a deserter in September-October, 1862. 
Returned to duty on an unspecified date but deserted again on December 
15, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Present or accounted 
for until September-October, 1864, when he was reported absent sick. 
Returned to duty in November-December, 1864.

 TYNER, WILLIAM, Private - Born in Robeson County where he resided as 
a farmer prior to enlisting at age 39, March 10, 1862. Present or accounted 
for until November-December, 1862, when he was reported absent without 
leave. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Present or accounted for 
until captured at Cold Harbor, VA, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, 
MD, June 11, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, NY, July 12, 1864. Died at Elmira 
on July 18, 1864 of a "contusion."

 WALTERS, LUCUS, Private - Enlisted a Nichols Depot, South Carolina, 
May 1, 1862, for the war. Hospitalized at Wilmington on or about May 29, 
1862, with anthrax. Returned to duty on June 2, 1862. Present or accounted
 for until September-October, 1862, when he was reported absent sick. 
Reported absent without leave in November, 1862-February, 1863. Reported 
absent sick or absent without leave from March, 1863, until September-
October, 1863, when he returned to duty. Hospitalized at Charleston, South 
Carolina, November 21, 1863, with an unspecified complaint. Returned to
duty in January-February, 1864. Present or accounted for until wounded 
accidentally in the left hand at or near Petersburg, VA, September 2, 1864. 
Hospitalized at Petersburg. Reported absent on sick furlough in Robeson 
County in November-December, 1864.

 WATSON, SAMUEL D., 1st Sergeant - Born in Robeson County and was 
by occupation a student prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 20, 
March 10, 1862. Mustered in as 1st Sergeant. Present or accounted for 
until wounded in the arm at Drewry's Bluff, VA, on or about May 13, 1864. 
Returned to duty prior to June 1, 1864, when he was captured at Cold Harbor, 
VA. Confined at Point Lookout, MD, June 11, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, 
NY, July 12, 1864. Killed in a railroad accident at Shohola, Pennsylvania, 
July 15, 1864, while en route to Elmira.

 WOODWARD, GEORGE W., Private - Born in Cumberland County and 
enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh, at age 18, March 14, 1864, for 
the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the neck and/or right 
hand at or near Bermuda Hundred, VA, on or about May 20, 1864. 
Hospitalized at Petersburg, VA. Transferred to Raleigh on or about June 
1, 1864, with a gunshot wound. Place and date wounded not reported. 
Returned to duty on January 5, 1865. Survived the war.





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