27th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
27th Infantry Regiment was formed at New Bern, North Carolina, in
June, 1861, as the 9th Regiment. Reorganized in September as the
17th, its designation was later changed to the 27th. Men of this unit
were recruited in Orange, Guilford, Wayne, Pitt, Lenoir, Perquimans,
and Jones counties. It was assigned to General R. Ransom's, J.G.
Walker's, and Cooke's Brigade. After fighting at New Bern, the 27th
saw action in the Seven Days' Battles and at Sharpsburg and
Fredericksburg. During the spring and summer of 1863 it served in
North Carolina, South Carolina, and in the Richmond area. The unit
continued the fight at Bristoe, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and
Cold Harbor, and later endured the hardships of the Petersburg siege
south of the James River. It ended the war at Appomattox. It had 6
wounded at Malvern Hill, lost sixty-three percent of the 325 engaged
at Sharpsburg, and had 2 killed and 13 wounded at Fredericksburg.
Seventy percent of the 416 at Bristoe were disabled, and when the
regiment surrendered, it had 9 officers and 103 men. The field officers
were Colonels John R. Cooke, J.A. Gilmer, Jr., George B. Singeltary,
John Sloan, and George F. Whitfield; Lieutenant Colonels R.W. Singeltary,
Thomas C. Singeltary, and Joseph C. Webb; and Major Calvin Herring.
Officers:
George F. Whitfield, Captain
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 31,. Elected Captain
on April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for until appointed Major on
November 1, 1862, and transferred to the Field and Staff of this regiment.
Later served as Colonel of the regiment.
Edward G. Wooten, Captain
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 24, May 6, 1862, for the
war. Mustered in as Private and was elected 2nd Lieutenant on September
22, 1862. Promoted to Captain on December 1, 1862. Wounded in the
shoulder at Fredricksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Returned to
duty on an unspecified date. Present or accounted for until paroled at
Farmville, Virginia, April 11-21, 1865.
Wooten Bizzell, Lieutenant
Resided in Wayne County and enlisted in Lenoir County at age 32, April
17, 1861. Mustered in with an unspecified rank and was promoted to
Sergeant on May 1, 1861. Elected 3rd Lieutenant in August, 1862, and
was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on September 18, 1862. Promoted to
1st Lieutenant on October 14, 1863. Captured in hospital at Richmond,
Virginia, April 3, 1865.
Louis Foss, Lieutenant
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 26, April 17, 1861.
Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Sergeant on February 18,
1862. Reduced to ranks in May-June, 1862, but was elected 2nd
Lieutenant on or about October 14, 1862. Paroled at Burkeville Junction,
Virginia, April 14-17, 1865.
Thomas W. Rouse, 2nd Lieutenant
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 30. Elected 3rd
Lieutenant on April 17, 1861, and was elected 2nd Lieutenant on or
about August 22, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in a
hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, August 6, 1862, of "bilious fever".
Benjamin Walters, 1st Lieutenant
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 32. Elected 2nd
Lieutenant on April 17, 1861. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on September
18, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured in an unspecified
engagement in September, 1862. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware,
until transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, October 2, 1862,
for exchange. Declared exhanged at Aiken's Landing on November 10, 1862.
Died on October 16, 1863. Place and cause of death not reported.
John Pugh Wooten, 1st Lieutenant
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 35. Elected 1st
Lieutenant on April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded
at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Died at Sharpsburg on
September 18, 1862, of wounds.
Enlisted:
ALDRIDGE, BARRINGTON HOWELL, Private
Born in Greene County and resided in Lenoir County where he was by
occupation a shoemaker prior to enlisting in Lenoir County at age 25,
May 6, 1862. Detailed as a shoemaker during much of the war. Reported
on duty with Company B, 2nd Battalion Virginia Infantry (Local Defense) in
June 1863, , and July, 1864. Deserted to the enemy on or about December
27, 1864. Confined at Washington, D.C., until on or about January 3, 1865,
after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
ALDRIDGE, BENNETT FRANKLIN
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 18, April 17, 1861.
Wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Returned to duty
on an unspecified date. Present or accounted for until promoted to Musician
in September-October 1864, and transferred to the regimental band.
ALDRIDGE, JESSE B., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted on April 17, 1861. Reported
on detail as a shoemaker from April 1864, through February, 1865. Took
the Oath of Allegiance at Richmond, Virginia, April 11, 1865.
ALDRIDGE, JOSEPH, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 19, May 6, 1862, for the
war. Present or accounted for through February, 1865. Captured by the
enemy on an unspecified date. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until
released on June 23, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. North Carolina
pension records indicate he was wounded at Orange Court House, Virginia 1863.
ALDRIDGE, RICHARD H., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 21, April 17, 1861.
Hospitalized at Charlottesville, Virginia, October 18, 1863, with a gunshot
wound. Place and date wounded not reported. Furloughed on November 3,
1863. No further records.
BARROW, JAMES F., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 18, April 17, 1861.
Present or accounted for until he died at "Camp Jackson" on July 10, 1862.
Cause of death not reported.
BARROW JESSEE H., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 29, April 25, 1861.
Wounded in the right elbow at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863.
Reported absent wounded through December, 1864. Returned to duty in
January-February, 1865, but was retired to Invalid Corps on March 6, 1865,
by reason of disability.
BARROW, SIMON P., Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted at New Bern at age 22, June 20, 1861.
Killed at Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864.
BELL, GEORGE, Private
Enlisted at Fort Lane on August 31, 1861. Discharged on April 3, 1863.
Reason discharged not reported. Later served as Corporal in D Company,
1st Battalion N.C. Local Defense Troops.
BELL, JAMES H., Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted at Coosawhatchie, South Carolina,
at age 17, March 3, 1863, for the war. Wounded in the left arm at or near
Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, on or about May 8, 1864. Returned to
duty prior to January 1, 1865. Present or accounted for until captured at
Hatcher's Run, Virginia, March 31, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout,
Maryland, until released on June 23, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
BELL, JOSHUA H., Sergeant
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 25, April 17, 1861.
Mustered in a Private and was promoted to Corporal on May 1, 1861.
Promoted to Sergeant in March-April 1862, but was reduced to ranks in
May-June, 1862. Reappointed Sergeant on September 1, 1862. Present or
accounted for until killed "in Virginia" in June, 1864.
BENTON, JAMES, Sergeant
Resided in Lenoir County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in
Lenoir County at age 40, April 17, 1861.Mustered in with an unspecified rank
and was promoted to Sergeant on May 1, 1861. Present or accounted for
until he died "at home" on February 18, 1862, of "typhoid fever".
BIZZELL, WILLIAM B., Private
Resided in Duplin County and enlisted in Lenoir County at age 18, June 3,
1863, for the war. Captured at Farmville, Virginia, April 6, 1865. Confined at
Newport News, Virginia, until released on June 27, 1865, after taking the
Oath of Allegiance.
BLIZZARD, JOHN M., Private
Born in Lenoir County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in
Wake County on August 3, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died
"at home" on or about June 26, 1862. Cause of death not reported. Death
records dated July 23, 1862, give his age as 30.
BOLDING, SPENCER, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 34, April 17, 1861. Killed at
Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May 5, 1864.
BOON, CALEB, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 23, April 17, 1861.
Present or accounted for until captured at New Bern on March 14, 1862.
Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. Paroled and transferred to
Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, where he was received July 12, 1862,
for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on August 5, 1862.
Present or accounted for through October, 1862. No further records.
BRAXTON, ISAAC B., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 20, May 6, 1862, for the war.
Wounded at Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May 5, 1864. Returned to duty
prior to June 3, 1864, when he was wounded in the left shoulder at Cold Harbor,
Virginia. Returned to duty in January-February, 1865. Present or accounted
through February, 1865.
BROCK, JOSEPH, Private
Resided in Duplin County and enlisted in Lenoir County at age 34, May 6,
1862, for the war. Present or accounted for through June, 1863. Deserted on
an unspecified date. Apprehended on an unspecified date and was
court-martialed "for deserting his comrades, and taking up arms on the
enemy's side." Hanged at Kinston on February 15, 1864.
BROWN, POWELL, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 34, April 17, 1861.
Present or accounted for until wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland,
September 17, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Deserted on
December 8, 1864, but returned to duty on January 27, 1865. Deserted
again on February 7, 1865.
BURKETT, JOHN W., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 33, April 17, 1861.
Deserted on May 30, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date.
Deserted on December 8, 1864.
CASEY, WILLIAM B., Sergeant
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 23, April 25, 1861.
Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on May 1, 1862.
Hospitalized at Charlottesville, Virginia, October 18, 1863, with a gunshot
wound. Place and date wounded not reported. Returned to duty on October
28, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant on October 1, 1864. Captured at or near
Sutherland's Station, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout,
Maryland, until released on June 26, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
COLLIES, ETHELDRED, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 25, April 17, 1861.
Present or accounted for until wounded in the leg at Fredricksburg, Virginia,
December 13, 1862. Company records do not indicate whether he returned to
duty; however, he was retired to the Invalid Corps on September 29, 1864.
DAVIS, JAMES F., Private
Born in Wayne County and resided in Lenoir County where he was by
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Craven County at age 17, July 2, 1861.
Discharged on July 17, 1862, by reason of being underage.
DAWSON, BENJAMIN, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 24, April 20, 1861.
Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on July 10, 1861.
Promoted to Sergeant on May 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until
wounded in the right arm and captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland,
September 17, 1862. Hospitalized at Frederick, Maryland, until transferred to
Fort Machinery, Maryland. Paroled at Fort machinery and transferred to Aiken's
Landing, James River, Virginia, where he was received October 30, 1862, for
exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on November 10, 1862.
Reduced to ranks on an unspecified date. Reported absent wounded until
July 6, 1864, when he was retired to the Invalid Corps by reason of disability.
DAWSON, SIMON, Private.
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 26, April 17, 1861. Present or
accounted for until wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862.
Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia,
October 14, 1863. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Wounded at Reams'
Station, Virginia, August 25, 1864. Report absent wounded through February, 1865.
DAWSON, THOMAS, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 21, May 6, 1862, for the war.
Present or accounted for until wounded in the right hand at Sharpsburg, Maryland,
September 17, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Deserted on
December 8, 1864.
EDGELY, JOHN, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 27, April 17, 1861. Wounded
at Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May 5, 1864. Returned to duty on an
unspecified date. Deserted to the enemy on or about March 16, 1865.
Confined at Washington, D.C., until released on or about March 24, 1865, after
taking the Oath of Allegiance.
ELMORE, WILLIAM, Private
Resided in [Nash County] and enlisted at Camp Holmes at age 18, July 27, 1864,
for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia,
March 31, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June
12, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
Farmer, William, Private
Born in Greene County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in
Lenoir County on May 6, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until
wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September, 17, 1862. Discharged on
January 22, 1863, by reason of "anchylosis knee joint." Discharge
certificate gives his age as 27.
Fields, Bartholomew, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 19, April 17, 1861.
Present or accounted for until wounded in the right leg and captured at
Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Right leg amputated.
Hospitalized at Frederick, Maryland. Exchanged on or about March 4, 1863.
Reported absent wounded until July 5, 1864 when he was retired to the
Invalid Corps.
Fields, Bennett, C., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 31, April 17, 1861.
Present or accounted for until wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland on
September 17, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Wounded
in the left arm at Wilderness, Virginia, May 6, 1864. Returned to duty prior
to November 1, 1864. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's
Run, Virginia, March 31, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until
released on June 3, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
Fields, Jesse, Private
Born in Lenoir County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in
Craven County at age 17, July 15, 1861. Present or accounted for until
discharged on July 17, 1862, by reason of being underage. Later served in
Company D, 1st Battalion N.C. Local Defense Troops.
Fields, L.H., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 17, May 6, 1862, for the
war. Wounded in the left shoulder at Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May
5, 1864. Returned to duty on or about July 20, 1864. Wounded in the right
shoulder at Reams' Station, Virginia, on or about August 25, 1864. Reported
absent on detached service from September-October, 1864, through February,
1865. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.
Fields, Robert C., Private
Enlisted in Lenoir County on April 17, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was
promoted to Sergeant on May 1, 1861. Reduced to ranks in March-April,
1862. Wounded in the breast at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862.
Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia,
October 14, 1863. Reported absent wounded until August 4, 1864, when he
was retired to the Invalid Corps. Paroled at Greensboro on May 9, 1865.
Fuller, Samuel D., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 27, May 6, 1862, for the
war. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, September 20, 1864, of wounds.
Place and date wounded not reported.
Fuller, William, Private
Born in Lenoir County where he resided as a mechanic prior to enlisting in
Lenoir County at age 34, April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for until
discharged on July 17, 1862, by reason of being over age. Later served as
Sergeant in Company D, 1st Batallion N.C. Local Defense Troops.
Grady, Chauncy Graham, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 17, April 17, 1861. Mustered
in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on May 1, 1862. Reduced to ranks
subsequent to February 28, 1865. Captured at Sutherland's Station, Virginia,
April 2, 1865. Confined at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, until released on
June 19, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
GRANT, HENRY, Private
Enlisted at Camp Holmes on October 20, 1964, for the war. Present or accounted
for until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April, 9, 1865.
GRANT, JESSEE, Private
Enlisted at Camp Holmes on October 25, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted
for until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.
HAM, EZEKIEL, Private
Born in Wayne Count and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lenoir
County on April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 17,
1862, by reason of being overage. Discharge certificate gives his age as 46. May
have served later in Company K, 66th Regiment N.C. Troops.
HERRING, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Private
Born in Lenoir County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lenoir
County at age 34, April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on
July 17, 1862, by reason of being overage. Later served as Sergeant in
Company D, 1st Battalion N.C. Local Defense Troops.
HERRING, EDWARD M., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 21, April 25, 1861.
Present or accounted for until killed at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September
17, 1862.
HERRING, JOHN, W., Private
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Died at Petersburg, Virginia, July
19, 1862. Cause of death not reported.
HERRING, LEONIDAS, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 32, May 6, 1862, for the war.
Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, July
26, 1862, of "meningitis."
HERRING, THOMAS, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 22, May 6, 1862, for the
war. Wounded in the right eye at or near Petersburg, Virginia, on or about
September 15, 1864. Reported absent wounded through December, 1864.
Returned to duty in January-February, 1865. Hospitalized at Richmond,
Virginia, March 3, 1865, with a gunshot wound of the right side. Place and
date wounded not reported. Captured in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, April
3, 1865, and was paroled on or about April 22, 1865.
HILL, ALEXANDER, Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted at Camp Holmes on August 31, 1864,
for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Petersburg, Virginia,
April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 27,
1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
HILL, HARDY, Private
Enlisted in Lenoir County on May 6, 1862, for the war. Discharged on an
unspecified date. Reason discharged not reported. May have served later
in Company G, 1st Battalion N.C. Local Defense Troops.
HILL, JAMES L., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 20, February 1, 1863,
for the war. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, June 4, 1864, with a gunshot
wound. Place and date wounded not reported. Returned to duty prior to
November 1, 1864. Present or accounted for until paroled at Greensboro
on May 1, 1865.
HILL, NATHAN B. Jr., Sergeant
Born in Lenoir County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in
Lenoir County on April 25, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted
to Sergeant on September 1, 1862. Died on October 22, 1862. Place and
cause of death not reported. Death records give his age as 21.
HILL, NATHAN B., Sr. Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 30, April 17, 1861.
Present or accounted for through November, 1862.
HIINES, CHARLES C., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 30, April 25, 1861.
Present or accounted for through December, 1861. North Carolina pension
records indicate he was wounded in an unspecified battle. No further records.
HINES, JAMES A., Private
Born in Duplin County and resided in Wayne County where he was by
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lenoir County at age 22, April 25,
1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right ankle and captured
at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Paroled on September 27,
1862. Discharged on April 12, 1863, by reason of disability from wounds.
HINES, JAMES A., Private
Enlisted at Orange Court House, Virginia, November 26, 1863, for the war.
Hospitalized at Charlottesville, Virginia, December 1, 1863, with a gunshot
wound. Place and date wounded not reported. Returned to duty on
December 12, 1863. Reported on detached service at Richmond, Virginia,
from December 29, 1863, through February, 1865. Captured in hospital at
Richmond on April 3, 1865, and was paroled on April 20, 1865.
HINES, JAMES M., Private
Born in Wayne County and resided in Lenoir County where he was by
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Wake County at age 17, August 6,
1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 17, 1862, by reason
of being underage.
HINES, JOHN, Private
Resided in Wayne County and enlisted in Lenoir County at age 20, April 25,
1861. Killed at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862.
HINES, SAMUEL, Corporal
Resided in Wayne County and enlisted in Lenoir County at age 24, April 25,
1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal in November,
1862-October, 1864. Wounded on an unspecified date and was hospitalized
at Richmond, Virginia, on or about April 2, 1865. Captured in hospital at
Richmond on April 3, 1865. Released at Newport News on June 30, 1865,
after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
HINSON, GEORGE, A., Private
Born in Wayne County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in
Craven County at age 30, October 3, 1861, as a substitute for Benjamin
F. Sutton. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at New Bern
on December 12, 1861, of "typhoid fever."
HINSON, JOE HENRY, ________
North Carolina pension records indicate he served in this campaign.
HOLMES, HENRY, Private
Resided in Greene County and enlisted in Lenoir County at age 23, April 17,
1861. Wounded in the head in Virginia in June, 1864. Died of wounds. Place
and date of death not reported.
JUMP, JOHN W., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 28, April 17, 1861. Present
or accounted for until he died in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, July 20, 1862,
of "diarrhoea chronica."
KENNEDY, JOHN T., Private
Born in Lenoir County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in
Lenoir County on April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at
Camp Mangum on August 29, 1861, of "typhoid fever." Death records give
his age as 21.
KENNEDY, ROBERT H., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 21, April 17, 1861.
Wounded in the left thigh at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863.
Left leg amputated at the thigh. Reported absent wounded until August 17,
1864, when he was retired to the Invalid Corps.
KOONCE, JOHN E., Private
Enlisted at Orange Court House, Virginia, at age 17, April 17, 1864, for the
war. Wounded at Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May 5, 1864. Hospitalized
at Richmond, Virginia. Furloughed on September 2, 1864. Company muster
roll dated January-February, 1865, inidcates that he had not been heard from
since the date of his furlough. North Carolina pension records indicate that
he survived the war.
LASSITER, STEPHEN, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 28, April 17, 1861.
Mustered in with an unspecified rank and was promoted to 1st Sergeant
on May 1, 1861. Reduced to ranks prior to July 20, 1861. Discharged on
July 27, 1861. Reason discharged not reported. Later served as 2nd
Lieutenant of 1st Company 1, 36th Regiment N.C. Troops 2nd Regiment
N.C. Artillery.
LOVITT, HILARY, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 28, April 17, 1861. Last
reported in the records of this company on March 23, 1864.
MOORE, J.C., Private
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Company records date July, 1862,
indicate he was sick at home. No further records.
NELSON, WILLIAM, B., Private
Was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lenoir County on April 25, 1861.
Present or accounted for until discharged on July 17, 1862, by reason of being
overage. Discharge certificate gives his age as 42.
OUTLAW, JAMES B., Corporal
Resided in Duplin County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting
in Wake County at age 21, August 3, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was
promoted to Corporal in November, 1862-June, 1864. Wounded in the left
arm at Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 3, 1864. Reported absent wounded until
February 11, 1865, when he returned to duty. Captured at Farmville,
Virginia, Apri 6, 1865. Confined at Newport News, Virginia, until released
on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
PEAL, GEORGE W., Private
Enlisted at Camp Holmes on October 20, 1864, for the war. Present or
accounted for until he deserted on February 7, 1865.
PEAL, MORDECAI, 1st Sergeant
Born in Wayne County he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lenoir
County at age 24, April 17, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was
promoted to Corporal on May 1, 1861. Promoted to 1st Sergeant on
July 20, 1861. Hospitalized at Charlottesville, Virginia, October 18, 1863,
with a gunshot wound. Place and date wounded not reported. Returned to
duty on an unspecified date. Captured at or near Sutherland's Station,
Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Looklout, Maryland, until
released on June 16, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
PERDEW, JOSHUA, Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted in Wake County at age 21,
August 3, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Sharpsburg,
Maryland, September 17, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date.
Captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Confined at Old
Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C., until transferred to Point Lookout,
Maryland, October 27, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout and transferred to
Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, September 18, 1864, for exchange.
PERDEW, WILLIAM, Private
Born in Lenoir County where he enlisted where he enlisted as a farmer prior
to enlisting in Lenoir County at age 45, April 17, 1861. Present or accounted
for until discharged on July 17, 1862, by reason of being overage.
PERDUE, THOMAS, Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted in Craven County at age 17, July 15,
1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the head and/or right
shoulder at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Returned to
duty on an unspecified date. Paroled at Appomatox Court House, Virginia,
April 9, 1865. North Carolina pension records indicate he was wounded in
the left knee at Fredericksburg, Virginia, on an unspecifed date.
POTTER, ALEXANDER, Private
Enlisted in Lenoir County on April 25, 1861. Present or accounted
for through November, 1862. No further records.
POTTER, JAMES, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 28, April 17, 1861.
Wounded in the left shoulder at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13,
1862. Returned to duty on January 12, 1863. Wounded in the left leg at
Reams' Station, Virginia, August 25, 1864. Retired from service on
November 8, 1864.
POTTER, JOHN, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 30, April 17, 1861.
Wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Returned to
duty on an unspecified date. Wounded at Wilderness, Virginia, on or
about May 5, 1864. Deserted on August 25, 1864.
POTTER, JORDAN, Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted in Craven County at age 21, July
15, 1861. Wounded at Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May 5, 1864.
Returned to duty prior to June 15, 1864, when he was wounded in the
arm at or near Petersburg, Virginia. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia,
August 27, 1864, with a gunshot wound of the left leg. Place and date
wounded not reported. Reporte absent wounded or absent sick through
February, 1865. North Carolina pension records indicate he was wounded
at Bristoe Station, Virginia, on an unspecifed date.
PRICE, N.G., Private
Resided in Wayne County. Place date of enlistment not reported.
Paroled at Goldsboro on May 2, 1865.
RADFORD, PATRICK, Private
Resided in Greene County and enlisted in Lenoir County at age 28, April
17, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Musician on May 1,
1862. Wounded in the arm in Virginia in June, 1864. Returned to duty prior
to November 1, 1864. Captured near Petersburg, Virginia, April 2, 1865.
Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 17, 1865,
after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
ROUSE, JOHN G., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 22, April 17, 1861.
Died in hospital at Hanover Junction, Virginia, August 31, 1863. Cause
of death not reported.
ROUSE, JOSHUA L., Private
Born in Lenoir County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in
Lenoir County at age 18, April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for until
discharged on June 18, 1862, by reason of disability. Later served as
Corporal in Company D, 1st Battalion N.C. Local Defense Troops. North
Carolina pension records indicate he was wounded at New Bern in 1861.
ROUSE, SIMON, B., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 40, April 16, 1861.
Present or accounted for until he died on January 15, 1862. Place and
cause of death not reported.
ROUSE, WILLIAM H., Corporal
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 23, April 17, 1861.
Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on May 1, 1862.
Wounded in the left wrist at Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May 5, 1864.
Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1864. Deserted on February 7, 1865.
RUSSELL, J.B. ________
Place and date of enlistment not reported. Discharged on or about April
16, 1861, after providing Levi Russell (his brother) as a substitute.
RUSSELL, LEVI, Private
Enlisted in Lenoir County on April 16, 1861, as a substitute for J.B. Russell
his brother. Present or accounted for through July, 1862. No further records.
SASSER, JAMES A., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 20, April 17, 1861.
Deserted on December 8, 1864. Went over to the enemy on or about March
16, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C., until released on or about March
24, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
SASSER, RIGDON, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 23, May 6, 1862, for the
war. Present or accounted for through February, 1865.
SAVAGE, DAVID, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 20, April 25, 1861. Wounded
at Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May 5, 1864. Returned to duty prior to
October 2, 1864, when he was killed in a "skirimish." Place of death not reported.
Seymour, James Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 34 on April 25th, 1861.
Deserted to the enemy on or about March 18, 1865. Confined at Washington,
D.C. untill released on or about March 24, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
SEYMOUR, JOHN C., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 24 on April 17th, 1861.
Present and or accounted for untill Killed at Sharpsburg, Maryland on
September 17th, 1862.
Skinner, Nathaniel, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 22, April 17, 1861.
Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Musician on May 1, 1862.
Reduced to ranks in July-October, 1862. Wounded in the left arm at
Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May 5, 1864. Deserted to the enemy
on or about October 25, 1864. Released on November 11, 1864, after
taking the Oath of Allegiance at City Point, Virginia, October 31, 1864.
Spence, Oliver, Private
Born in Lenoir County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in
Craven County at age 47, October 3, 1861, as a substitute. Present or
accounted for until discharged on July 17, 1862 by reason of being over age.
Stanton, Appolas, Private
Born in Wilson County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in
Lenoir County on April 2, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at
South Mountain, Maryland, Septembe 14, 1862. Confined at Fort Delaware
where he died on October 19, 1862. Cause of death not reported.
Suggs, John H., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlised at age 24, April 17, 1861.
Present and accounted for until promoted to Musician on September 1,
1862,and transferred to the regimental band.
Suggs, Joshua F., Private
Resided in Lenoir County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting
in Lenoir County at age 26, May , 1862, for the war. Present or accounted
for until wounded in the shoulder at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17,
1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Captured at Bristoe Station,
Virginia, October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington,
DC, until Transfered to Point Lookout, Maryland, October 27, 1863. Paroled
at Point Lookout and transfered to City Point, Virginia, where he was
received March 20, 1864 for exchange. Returned to duty on an unspecified
date. Present or account for through February, 1865.
Sutton, Alexander, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 20, April 25, 1861.
Captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Confined at Old
Capitol Prison, Washington, DC, until transfered to Point Lookout and
transferred to Cox's Wharf, James River, Virginia, where he was received
February 14-15, 1865, for exchange.
Sutton, Benjamin F., Corporal
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 22, April 17, 1861.
Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on May 1, 1861.
Present or accounted for until discharged on or about October 3, 1861,
after providing Private George A. Hinson as a substitute.
Sutton, Francis Marion, Sergeant
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 24, April 17, 1861.
Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Sergeant on May 1, 1862.
Reduced to ranks in July-September, 1862, but was reappointed Sergeant
on September 17, 1862. Deserted on February 7, 1865.
Sutton, Henry, Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted at Fort Lane at age 23, September 3,
1861. Present and accounted for until killed at Sharpsburg, Maryland,
September 17, 1862.
SUTTON, JESSE, Private
Resided in Lenoir County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in
Lenoir County at age 22, April 17, 1861. Wounded in the chest and neck at
Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Reported absent wounded until
September 29, 1864, when he was retired to the Invalid Corps. North Carolina
pension records indicate he was wounded in the left leg at Gaines' Farm,
Virginia, on an unspecified date and was wounded in the left side a Fredericksburg,
Virginia, on an unspecified date.
Sutton, John W., Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted in Craven County at age 18, July 15,
1861. Present or accounted for until he died in a hospital at Petersburg,
Virginia, July 19, 1862, of "bilious fever."
SUTTON, JOSIAH, Sergeant
Born in Lenoir County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting at age
26, April 17, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Sergeant on
January 23, 1865. Present or accounted for through February, 1865.
SUTTON, LEMUEL, H., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 28, April 17, 1861. Present
or accounted for until wounded in the arm at Sharpsburg, Maryland,
September 17, 1862. Reported absent wounded until July 26, 1864, when
he was retired to the Invalid Corps.
SUTTON, RICHARD, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 18, April 17, 1861.
Present or accounted for until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House,
Virginia, April 9, 1865.
SUTTON, WILLIAM I., Sergeant
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 19, April 17, 1861.
Mustered in with an unspecified rank and was promoted to Sergeant on May
1, 1861. Captured at or near Sutherland's Station, Virginia, April 2, 1865.
Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 3, 1865, after
taking the Oath of Allegiance.
TILGHMAN, JAMES, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 17, May 6, 1862, for the
war. Present or accounted for through October, 1862. No further records.
TRIPP, JOHN, Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted in Craven County at age 19, 1861.
Present or accounted for until killed at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September
17, 1862. No further records.
Wade, James Hampton, Private
Resided in Greene County and enlisted in Lenoir County at age 28, April 25,
1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left thigh at Wilderness,
Virginia, on or about May 5, 1864. Returned to duty prior to November 1,
1864. Present or account for until captured at Sutherland's Station, Virginia,
April 2, 1865. Confined at Hart's Island, New York Harbor until released on
or about June 20, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
WARTERS, ASA, T., Private
Born in Lenoir County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in
Lenoir County at age 34, April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for until
discharged on July 16, 1862, by reason of being overage. Later served as
1st Sergeant of Company D, 1st Battalion N.C. Local Defense Troops.
WATERS, BRYANT,Private
Born in Lenoir County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in
Lenoir County at age 17, April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for through
February, 1865.
WATERS, JOHN B., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 18, April 17, 1861.
Present or accounted for until November, 1862, when he was reported
absent without leave.
WATERS, RODERICK, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 23, April 17, 1861.
Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on July 20, 1861.
Reduced to ranks in May-June, 1862. Present or accounted for until he
was transferred to the C.S. Navy on or about April 6, 1864.
WATERS, THOMAS, Private
Born in Lenoir County where he resided prior to enlisting in Lenoir County
at age 18, April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in a hospital
at Staunton, Virginia, December 20, 1862, of "diarrhoea chronica."
WATERS, WILLIAM H, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 32, May 6, 1862, for the
war. Present or accounted for until he died at Petersburg, Virginia, July 23,
1862. Cause of death not reported.
WATERS, WILLIS, Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 18, April 17, 1861.
Mustered in as Corporal but was reduced to ranks prior to September
1, 1861. Deserted to the enemy on or about March 16, 1865. Confined at
Washington, D. C., until released on or about March 24, 1865, after taking
the Oath of Allegiance.
WHITFIELD, JOHN W., Private
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 29, May 6, 1862, for
the war. Wounded at or near Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, May 10,
1864. Report absent wounded until August 25, 1864, when he was retired
to the Invalid Corps.
WHITFIELD, JOSEPH P., Private
Resided in Duplin County and enlisted at Orange Court House, Virginia at
age 25, April 7, 1863, for the war. Retired to the Invalid Corps on December
22, 1864.
WIGGINS, Bryan, Private
Enlisted in Lenoir County on April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for
until discharged on July 17, 1862, by reason of being overage. Later
served in Company D, 1st Battalion N.C. Local Defense Troops.
WILLIAMS, Thomas, Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted in Camp Holmes on August 31,
1864, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run,
Virginia, March 31, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until
released on June 21, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
WILLIS, William R., Private
Enlisted in Wayne County on May 25, 1861. Present or accounted for until
killed at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862.
WINES, James, Private
Resided in Lenoir County and enlisted in Craven County at age 29, June 25,
1861. Wounded in the arm at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13 1862.
Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Wounded at Wilderness, Virginia,
on or about May 5, 1864. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1864.
Deserted on December 8, 1864.
WOOLERSON, Richard, Private
Born in Lenoir County where he resided prior to enlisting in Lenoir County
at age 30, April 17, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital
at Richmond, Virginia, December 18, 1862, of "diarrhoea chronic."
WOOTEN, Benjamin
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 18, April 17, 1861. Mustered
in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on May 1, 1862. Present or
accounted for until January 8, 1863. No furhter records.
WOOTEN, Shade, Sergeant
Born in Lenoir County and resided in Greene County where he was by
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lenoir County at age 21, May 6,
1862, for the war. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Sergeant in
November, 1862-Ocotber, 1864. Wounded in the finger in Virginia in June,
1864. Returned to duty in June, 1864. Returned to duty prior to August 15,
1864, when he was wounded in the head in battle near Petersburg, Virginia.
Reported absent wounded until January 20, 1865, when he was discharged by
reason of "a gunshot wound...fracturing the left parietal bone, severing the
lingitudinal sinus, occasioning partial paralysis of the left side. He is troubled
with severest cerebral pain and is unable to undergo any exertion without
producing mental disturbance".
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