Timothy W. McPherson  Pvt	
Co. A, 8th Regiment NC Troops (Infantry)
He was born in Pasquotank County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting  in Pasquotank 
County at the age of 26, July 22, 1861, for the war. He was mustered in as a Private. He was 
captured at Roanoke Island on February 8, 1862, paroled at Elizabeth City on February 21, 1862 
and exchanged in August, 1862. He was promoted to Corporal prior to November 1, 1862. He was 
present or accounted for until discharged on March 21, 1863. The reason for his discharge was 
not reported.)

Name:    Timothy W McPherson ,   
Residence:    Pasquotank County, North Carolina  
Occupation:    Farmer  
Enlistment Date:    22 July 1861  
Distinguished Service:    DISTINGUISHED SERVICE  
Side Served:    Confederacy  
State Served:    North Carolina  
Unit Numbers:    119 119  
Service Record:    Enlisted as a Private on 22 July 1861 at the age of 26
Enlisted in Company A, 8th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 22 July 1861.
POW on 08 February 1862 at Roanoke Island, NC
Paroled on 21 February 1862 at Elizabeth City, NC
Exchanged on 15 August 1862 (Estimated day)
Promoted to Full Corporal on 01 November 1862
Discharged Company A, 8th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 21 March 1863 





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