Co. E, 16th Regiment, North Carolina Troops

16th REGIMENT, Co. E, N.C. TROOPS

COMPANY E, 16th REGIMENT N. C. STATE TROOPS

This company, known as the Burke Tigers, was from Burke County and enlisted at Morganton on May 10. 1861. It was then mustered into service and assigned to this regiment as Company E. After joining the regiment the company functioned as a part of the regiment, and its history for the war period is reported as part of the regimental history.

The information contained in the following roster of the company was compiled principally from company muster rolls for May 10-August 31, 1861;January-February, 1862; January-February, 1863; and July, 1863-October, 1864 No company muster rolls were found for September-December, 1861; March-December, 1862; March-June. 1863; or for the period after October, 1864. In addition to the company muster rolls, Roll of Honor records, receipt rolls, hospital records, prisoner of war records, and other primary records, supplemented by state pension applications, United Daughters of the Confederacy records, and postwar rosters and histories, all provided useful information.

OFFICERS

CAPTAINS

KIRKSEY, ELIJAH J., Resided in Burke County and enlisted at age 36. Elected Captain to rank from May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he resigned on May 31, 1862, Later served as Private in this company.

CLOUD, ABEL S., Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 20, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant and was promoted to 1st Sergeant in September, 1861-February, Elected 1st Lieutenant on or about April 26, 1862, and was promoted to Captain on May 31, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863, Confined at Fort McHenry, Maryland, and at Fort Delaware, Delaware, until transferred to Johnson's Island, Ohio, where he arrived July 20, Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on January 27, while a prisoner of war and was nominally transferred to the Field and Staff of this regiment.

KAYLOR, AMBROSE L., Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 26. Elected 3rd Lieutenant to rank from May 10, 1861, and was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on April 25, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded in the forearm at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863. Promoted to Captain on January 17, 1864. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1864, and was present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

LIEUTENANTS

BRANCH, HENRY R., 3rd Lieutenant - Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was appointed 3rd Lieutenant on December 23, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C., until transferred tojohnson's Island, Ohio, August 8, 1863. Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, where he arrived on February 14, 1864. Transferred to Fort Delaware, Delaware, where he arrived June 25, 1864. Released at Fort Delaware on June 12, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

CHRISTENBERRY, THOMAS C, 2nd Lieutenant - Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 25, May 10. 1861. Mustered in as Private and was elected 2nd Lieutenant on July 29, 1862. Present or accounted for until he resigned on September 24, 1862, because "I have a wife and three small children at home without protection; also, my health having become impaired having been in service for the last seventeen months. . . ." Resignation accepted on or about October 6. 1862.

KEBLER, JOHN M., 2nd Lieutenant - Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 30. Elected 2nd Lieutenant on May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he resigned on or about August 5, 1862. Reason he resigned not reported.

KINCAID, JAMES B., 1st Lieutenant - Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 29. Elected 1st Lieutenant to rank from May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he was defeated for reelection when the regiment was reorganized on April 26, 1862; however, he was appointed Assistant Commissary of Subsistence (1st Lieutenant) the same day and transferred to the Field and Staff of this regiment.

MILLER, C. A., 2nd Lieutenant - Place and date of enlistment not reported. Paroled at Salisbury on May 30, 1865. No further records.

RECTOR, JACOB N., 2nd Lieutenant - Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal and was elected 2nd Lieutenant on July 29, 1862. Present or accounted for until killed at the second battle of Manassas, Virginia, August 29, 1862.

SIDES, JOHN M., 1st Lieutenant - Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 20, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Private. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right leg at the second battle of Manassas, Virginia, August 29, 1862. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant on September 26, 1862, and returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on January 27, 1865. Present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

TEMBEY J. H., Lieutenant - Place and date of enlistment not reported. Captured in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, April 3, 1865. No further records.

WARLICK, PORTLAND W., 2nd Lieutenant - Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 22, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant and was elected 2nd Lieutenant to rank from August 20, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Gaines' Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1862. Died at home in Burke County on or about July 15, 1862, of wounds.

NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES

AIKEN, AARON, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 38, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Discharged February 12, 1863, by reason of disability from wounds.

ALLEN, W. W., Private -Resided in Davie County. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, until released on June 17, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BAKER, ELISHA W., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 21, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 23, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BEACH, JAMES ISAAC, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Culpeper, Virginia, September 24, 1862, with a gunshot wound of the hand; however, place and date wounded not reported. Returned to duty on November 17, 1862. Present or accounted for through February, 1865; however, he was reported on detail as a teamster during most of that period. Paroled at Salisbury on May 25, 1865.

BENFIELD, DOCTOR M., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Petersburg, Virginia, December 7, 1861, with "pneumonia" and "febris typhoides." Died in hospital at Petersburg on December 25, 1861.

BERRY, WILLIAM C, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 27, September 23, 1862, for the war. Mustered in as Corporal. Present or accounted for until he deserted on June 11, 1863. Returned to duty on August 21, 1863. Reduced to ranks in September-October, 1863. Present or accounted for until transferred to Company K, 35th Regiment N.C. Troops, February 1, 1865.

BINGHAMS, WILLIAM, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting at Valley Mountain, Virginia, September 4, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on February 10, 1862, by reason of "debility from typhoid fever & rheumatism."

BRANCH, DAVID, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 22, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received March 6, 1864, for exchange. Returned to duty prior to July 1, 1864, and was present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout until released on June 23, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BRANCH, JAMES, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 25, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862.

BRITTAIN, MARTIN, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 18, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Culpeper, Virginia, January 27, 1862, of "typhoid fever."

BROWN, PIERCE B.,______________ North Carolina pension records indicate he enlisted in September, 1864. No further records.

BUFF, SOLOMON, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 32, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Manassas, Virginia, February 9, 1862, of "pneumonia."

BURGESS, TOM, Private -Resided in Davie County. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, until released on June 17, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

BURNS, ELI, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 19, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received March 6, 1864, for exchange. Returned to duty prior to July 1, 1864, and was present or accounted for until killed in action on October 8, 1864. Place of death not reported.

BUTLER, MARK B., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 32, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862.

BUTLER, WILLIAM H., Sergeant -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 36, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Sergeant on August 3, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the shoulder at Seven Pines, Virginia, May 31, 1862. Company records do not indicate whether he returned to duty; however, he was discharged on August 14, 1862, by reason of being over age.

CANNON, HENRY T., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 22, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he deserted on July 28, 1862. Returned to duty on February 8, 1863, and was present or accounted for until he deserted again on June 15, 1863. Returned to duty on March 26, 1864, and was placed under arrest. Deserted a third time on May 6, 1864. Hospitalized at Farmville, Virginia, May 11, 1864, with a gunshot wound of the hand. Rejoined the company in July-August, 1864, and was court-martialed. Present or accounted for until he deserted to the enemy on or about March 30, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C., until released on or about April 4, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

CANNON, SAMPSON K., Sergeant -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 24, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Sergeant in March, 1862-February, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1. 1863, and was present or accounted for until he deserted on July 25, 1863. Rejoined the company on September 10, 1863, and was reduced to ranks. Promoted to Sergeant on January 1, 1864. Present or accounted for until captured at Fort Wool, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 24, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

CAUSBY, DAVID J., Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted at Orange Court House, Virginia, February 24, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, on or about April 1, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 24, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

CAUSBY, THOMAS J., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 19, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

CAUSBY, WILLIAM T., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 22, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. Detailed as a teamster during much of his career. [Roll of Honor indicates he was wounded in an unspecified battle.]

CHAPMAN, ALEXANDER, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 30, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863, and was present or accounted for until reported absent without leave on December 18, 1863. Reported absent sick from May-June, 1864, through August, 1864, but was reported absent without leave on October 15, 1864. Reported in hospital at Danville. Virginia, January 21, 1865. No further records.

CHAPMAN, NATHANIEL L., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 21, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on January 11, 1862, by reason of disability. Reenlisted in the company on September 23, 1862, and was present or accounted for until captured at Wilderness. Virginia, May 6, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until transferred to Elmira, New York, August 10. 1864. Paroled at Elmira and transferred to Venus Point. Savannah River, Georgia, where he was received November 15. 1864. for exchange.

CHESHIRE, F. A., Private - Place and date of enlistment not reported. Deserted to the enemy on or about March 23. 1865. Confined at Washington, DC, until released on or about March 29, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

CLARK. GEORGE E., Private -Enlisted at Camp Vance on November 2, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, September 18, 1864, of "diarrhoea chron[ic]."

CLARK, WAIGHSTILL W., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 19, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Boonsboro, Maryland, on or about September 15, 1862. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware, until transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, October 2, 1862. for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on November 10, 1862. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1863, and was present or accounted for until paroled at Farmville, Virginia, April 11-21, 1865.

CLEMENT, J. L., Private -Resided in Davie County. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run. Virginia, on or about April 1, 1865. Confined at Hart's Island. New York Harbor, until released on June 17, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

CLOUD, JOEL, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 32, September 23, 1862, for the war. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on February 27. 1864. Reduced to ranks prior to May 1, 1864. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 24, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

COOK. LAWRENCE, Private - Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 32, May 10, 1861. Nominated for the Badge of Distinction for gallantry at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 1-4, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863, after being detailed to attend the wounded. Confined at Davids Island, New-York Harbor, until he escaped on October 24, 1863. "from fear of being exchanged."

COOK, WILLIAM M., Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 26, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Amelia Court House, Virginia, April 5, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 26, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

COPELAND, CALVIN J., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863. Returned to duty in November-December, 1863, and was pre.sent or accounted for until paroled at Farmville, Virginia, April 11-21, 1865.

COPELAND, JOHN H., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting at Valley Mountain, Virginia, at age 45, August 13, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on December 12, 1861, by reason of being over age and also because of "deficiency in hearing together with chronic rheumatism.''

COPELAND, WILLIAM A., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Greenbrier, Virginia, October 23, 1861, of "typhoid fever."

CORPENING, ABRAHAM K., Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 18, July 3, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on March 15, 1862, by reason of "pulmonary consumption."

CORPENING, LAWSON W., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 18. May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he deserted to the enemy on or about March 30, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C.. until released on or about April 4, 1865. after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

CUTHBERTSON, D. W., Private -Enlisted in Wake County on February 28, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted on June 17, 1863. Rejoined the company on December 20, 1863, and was placed under arrest. Returned to duty in March-April, 1864, and was present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, June 16, 1864, of 'febris typh[oidj."

DALE, GEORGE H., Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted at Camp Vance on August 31, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded at Riddell's Shop, Virginia, June 13, 1864, Returned to duty in September-October, 1864, and was present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 26, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.5, 1863, and was court-martialed. Returned to duty in

DALE, JOSEPH A., Private -Resided in Burke County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 19, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863. Returned to duty on August 8, 1863, and was present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 26, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

DALE, WILLIAM E., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 24, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Hun-tersville, Virginia, October 21, 1861. Cause of death not reported.

DALE, WILLIAM T., Corporal -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 20, September 1, 1862, for the war. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal prior to March 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 26, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

DENTON, JOSEPH ANDERSON, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 21, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at the North Anna River, Virginia, May 23-24, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until paroled and transferred to Boulware's Wharf, James River, Virginia, March 16, 1865, for exchange. Paroled at Morganton on May 29, 1865.

DENTON, PETER HENDERSON, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 24, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until killed at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863.

DENTON, WESLEY A., Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 23, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Lynchburg, Virginia, January 7, 1863, of "feb[ris] typhoides."

DIXON, JOHN H., Private -Enlisted at Camp Vance on November 12, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at the North Anna River, Virginia, May 23-24, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until paroled and transferred to Varina, Virginia, where he was received September 22, 1864, for exchange. Reported absent sick through December 4, 1864. No further records.

DORSEY, ROBERT M., Sergeant -Enlisted in Burke County on May 10, 1861. Promotion record not reported. Present or accounted for until he died at home in Burke County on August 8, 1862. Cause of death not reported.

DUCKWORTH, JOHN W., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 32, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he deserted on July 25, 1863. Rejoined the company on November 5, 1863, and was court-martialed. Returned to duty January-February, 1864, and was present or accounted tor until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

ENGLAND, HENRY, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted at Camp Vance on August 31, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 11, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

FERREE, EPHRAIM W., Private -Previously served in Company I of this regiment. Transferred to this company on December 7, 1863. Present or accounted for until he received an injury of the leg and ankle at Wilderness, Virginia, May 5-6, 1864. Returned to duty in September-October, 1864, and was present or accounted for through December 23, 1864. Paroled at Newton on April 19, 1865, and was paroled again at Salisbury on June 10, 1865.

FISHER, HARVEY C, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted at Camp Vance on February 28, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Petersburg, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 26, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

FISHER, WYATT, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 24, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until killed at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863.

FISHER, Z. L, Corporal -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 26, September 23, 1862, for the war. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal prior to March 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, April 5, 1863, of "pneumonia."

FOSTER, J., Private -Resided in Davie County. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, until released onjune 18, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

FOX, JAMES L., Private -Enlisted in Burke County on August 19, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Wilderness, Virginia, May 6, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until transferred to Elmira, New York, where he arrived August 14, 1864. Paroled at Elmira and transferred to Venus Point, Savannah River, Georgia, where he was received November 15, 1864, for exchange. Company records do not indicate whether he returned to duty; however, he was paroled at Morganton on May 16, 1865.

FOX, LEONARD, Private -Enlisted in Burke County on August 19, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for through December, 1863. No further records.

FRANKLIN, ELI, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 29, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the head at the North Anna River, Virginia, May 23, 1864. Reported absent wounded or absent sick through April 30, 1865.

FRANKLIN, GENERAL H., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 21, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left hand at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. "Second phalangeal joint" amputated. Reported absent wounded until Aprlil 1, 1863. Listed as a deserter subsequent to that date.

FRANKLIN, LEVI M., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 27, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Valley Mountain, Virginia, on or about August 13, 1861, of "typhoid fever."

FRANKLIN, WILLIAM A., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 22, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Warrenton, Virginia, December 23, 1861, of "pneumonia."

GALLION, JAMES H.,_________ North Carolina pension records indicate he enlisted on February 8, 1864. No further records.

GARRISON, THOMAS A., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 21, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Riddell's Shop, Virginia, June 13-14, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until paroled and transferred to Boulware's Wharf, James River, Virginia, where he was received March 19, 1865, for exchange.

GIBBS, ROBERT G., Corporal -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County on May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal. Present or accounted for until discharged on August 14, 1862, by reason of being under age. Age given on discharge certificate as 17. [May have served later in Company F, 41st Regiment N.C. Troops (3rd Regiment N.C. Cavalry).]

GIBBS, WHITEMON W., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 18, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Seven Pines, Virginia, May 31, 1862.

GILES, JOHN B., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1-3, 1863. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1863, and was present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

GOINS, HENRY, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 18, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left arm and right elbow and captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1-4, 1863. Left arm amputated. Hospitalized at Davids Island, New York Harbor, until paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received September 16, 1863, for exchange. Reported absent wounded or absent sick through October, 1864. Paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

GOOD, ROBERT S., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 18, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged at Greenbrier, Virginia, October 3, 1861. Reason discharged not reported.

GOOD, WILLIAM C, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 25, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on December 4, 1861. Reason discharged not reported. [May have served later in Company C, 5th Battalion N.C. Cavalry.]

HARRIS, HENRY D., Private -Place and date of enlistment not reported. Captured at Gravelly Run, Virginia, March 30, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 3, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HENSON, JAMES H., 1st Sergeant -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 21, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Sergeant in March-July, 1862. Promoted to 1st Sergeant on July 25, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HILDEBRAND, WAIGHTSTILL A., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 18, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured near Petersburg, Virginia, October 8, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 3, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HINES, JOHN H., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Private. Present or accounted for until wounded at Fredericksburg, Virginia, on or about December 13, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863, and was promoted to Sergeant in September-October, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at Wilderness, Virginia, May 5-6, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until transferred to Elmira, New York, August 10, 1864. Reduced to ranks in July-August, 1864, while a prisoner of war. Died at Elmira on January 26, 1865, of "pneumonia."

HOFFMAN, ALEXANDER, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 24, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured near Petersburg, Virginia, October 8, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HOFFMAN, AZER, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 18, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HOFFMAN, HARVEY, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted at Camp Vance on December 4, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2,' 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HOWARD, JOHN E., Musician

Resided in Burke County and enlisted at Richmond, Virginia, at age 20, July 14, 1862, for the war. Mustered in as Private and was detailed as Musician in January-February, 1864. Promoted to Musician in May-December, 1864, and was transferred to the regimental band in November-December, 1864.

HOWARD, WILLIAM L., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 24, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Cedar Mountain, Virginia, August 9, 1862.

HOYLE, JOSHUA, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 20, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Staunton, Virginia, February 6, 1862, of "typhoid fever."

HUDSON, JAMES M., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 24, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at home in Burke County on March 1, 1863. Cause of death not reported.

HUDSON, JOSEPH, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 22, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Bath Alum Springs, Virginia, November 7, 1861, of "typhoid fever."

HUDSON, LAWRENCE, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 19, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862.

HUDSON, ROBERT, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 22, September 4, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862.

HUDSON, THOMAS, Private -Enlisted at Camp Vance on October 14, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 6, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Died in hospital at Greensboro on June 20, 1865, of "typhoid fever."

HUFFMAN, AMOS, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 21, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 27, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

HUFFMAN, WILLIAM H., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 20, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia, November 4, 1861, of "typhoid."

HUFFMAN, WILLIAM M., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he deserted on July 20, 1863. Rejoined the company on October 4, 1863, and was present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. [North Carolina pension records indicate he was wounded at Green Bridge, Virginia, October 25, 1862]

HUFFMON, THOMAS, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 33, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on December 7, 1862. Reason discharged not reported.

HUMBLE, L., Private -Place and date of enlistment not reported. Reported in hospital at Greensboro on April 29, 1865.

JARRETT, ALFRED L., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 32, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Valley Mountain, Virginia, September 2, 1861, of "typhoid fever."

JARRETT, WILLIAM G., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the hand at Seven Pines, Virginia, May 31, 1862. Reported absent wounded or absent sick until he returned to duty on August 1, 1863. Transferred to an unspecified unit on September 13, 1863.

JOHNSON, CICERO, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 23, September 4, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Warm Springs, Virginia, November 19, 1861, of "typhoid fever."

JOHNSON, ISAAC W., Private -Born in Burke County and was by occupation a carpenter prior to enlisting in Burke County on May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on January 26, 1862, by reason of disability. Discharge certificate gives his age as 23.

JOHNSON, R M., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 21, September 4, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on December 21, 1861, by reason of "epilepsy which has existed for a number of years and has already impaired his mind and if not remedied will finally produce perfect imbecility."

JOHNSON, WAIGHTSTILL, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on February 20, 1862. Reason discharged not reported.

KIRKSEY, ELIJAH J., Private -Previously served as Captain of this company but resigned on May 31, 1862. Reenlisted as a Private on January 13, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 3, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

LAEL, SIDNEY, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 19, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on October 10, 1862, by reason of "hydrothorax dependent on organic disease of heart."

LAIL, HENRY, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 25, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded at Wilderness, Virginia, May 6, 1864. Returned to duty prior to July 1, 1864, and was present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until releaised on June 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

LANE, JOHN, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 21, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the head at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1-3, 1863. Returned to duly prior to September 1, 1863, and was present or accounted for through April 11, 1865.

LANE, SAMUEL, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 31, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

LARGENT, JOHN P., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County on May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on December 13, 1861, by reason of "youth and general debility." Discharge certificate gives his age as 15. Later served in Company D, 11th Regiment N.C. Troops (1st Regiment N.C. Volunteers).

LAUGHRIDGE, SAMUEL, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 32, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Malvern Hill, Virginia,July 1, 1862. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, July 21, 1862, of wounds.

LAWMAN, JACKSON G., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 24, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Ox Hill, Virginia, September 1, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, March 28, 1865, with a gunshot wound of the left knee; however, place and date wounded not reported. Captured in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, April 3, 1865, and was paroled on May 5, 1865.

LAWMAN, SAMUEL, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 37, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on October 31, 1861. Reason discharged not reported.

LEFEVERS, DEMPSEY H., Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 22, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on or about December 29, 1861. Reason discharged not reported. Later served as Sergeant in Company B, 54th Regiment N.C. Troops.

LOWREY, B. L., Corporal -Resided in Davie County. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Captured at or near Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 1, 1865. Confined at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, until released June 19-20, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

LOWREY, J. T., Sergeant -Resided in Davie County. Place and date of enlistment and promotion record not reported. Captured at or near Hatcher's Run, Virginia, on or about April 1, 1865. Confined at Hart's Island, New York Harbor, until released June 19-20, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

McCLANOCK, J. L., Private -Place and date of enlistment not reported. Deserted to the enemy on or about March 21, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C., until released on or about March 29, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

McDORSEY, ROBERT, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 24, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in North Carolina on August 10, 1862. Cause of death not reported.

McGALLIARD, JAMES W., Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 28, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right arm at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Reported absent wounded or absent sick until he was detailed as a provost guard in August, 1863. Reported absent on detail through October, 1864.

MARTIN, JOHN R, Private -Born in Burke County and resided in Burke or Rockingham counties prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 36, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal but was reduced to ranks in March, 1862-February, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on or about June 29, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

MARTIN, PINKNEY, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted at Camp Gregg, Virginia, January 16, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted on July 25, 1863. Rejoined the company prior to March 1, 1864, and was court-martialed. Returned to duty in March-April, 1864, and was present or accounted for until captured at or near Riddell's Shop, Virginia, June 13-14, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until exchanged on November 1, 1864. Returned to duty prior to April 2, 1865, when he was captured at Fort Wool, Virginia. Confined at Point Lookout until released on June 29, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

MATHIS, DAVID, Private -Enlisted in Wake County on September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted on November 26, 1862. Returned to duty on February 10, 1863, but was reported absent sick until he was dropped from the rolls of the company on or about May 1, 1864. Died in Virginia on an unspecified date. Cause of death not reported.

MAYO, WILLIAM M., Private -Enlisted at Bunker Hill, Virginia, July 20, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until transferred to Wvant's Battery, Payne's Virginia Artillery, in November, 1863.

MICHAELS, ALFRED E., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 38, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged in March-December, 1862. Reason discharged not reported.

MICHAELS, JOHN M., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 18, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Private. Present or accounted for until he deserted on June 5, 1863. Rejoined the company on September 10, 1863, and was court-martialed. Returned to duty in November-December,

1863, and was promoted to 1st Sergeant on January 1, 1864. Reduced to ranks inJuly-August, 1864. Present oraccounted for until paroled at Farmville, Virginia, April11-21, 1865.

MITCHELL, JESSE, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 39, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862.

MULL, JOHN O., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862.

MULL, R. A., Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 23, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Charlottesville, Virginia, December 19, 1862, of "typhoid fever."

MURPHEY, JAMES, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 30, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until transferred to the C.S. Navy on April 3, 1864.

NAVY, JACKSON, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 34, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital in Richmond, Virginia, December 10, 1862, of "typhoid fever."

OGLE, WILLIAM B., Private -Resided in Burke County. Place and date of enlistment not reported. Captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 29, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

PEARSON, FRANCIS MARION, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 25, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at the second battle of Manassas, Virginia, August 29, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1863, and was present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 17, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

PEARSON, ROBERT P., Private -Previously served in Company E, McRae's Battalion N.C. Cavalry. Transferred to this company in June, 1864. Present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

PERKINS, WELDON, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 19, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862.

POWELL, GAITHER, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a carpenter prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 25, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on May 23, 1862, by reason of "haemoptysis." Reenlisted in the company on September 23, 1862. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, November 21, 1862, after being "run over by gun carriage." Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863, and was present or accounted for until killed at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863.

PROPST, JOHN H., Private -Resided in Burke or Rutherford counties and enlisted in Burke County at age 18, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 16, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

PROPST, THOMAS, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 28, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Richmond, Virginia, June 1, 1862. Cause of death not reported.

PRUETT, DOCTOR McK., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 30, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he deserted in March-August, 1863.

PUCKETT, JOSEPH J., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 20, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863, and was wounded in the right hand at or near Chancellorsville, Virginia, on or about April 29, 1863. Returned to duty on August 18, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded in the hand at Wilderness, Virginia, May 6, 1864. Reported absent wounded until he was reported absent without leave on July 3, 1864. Never rejoined the company. [North Carolina pension records indicate that he survived the war.]

PUGH, THOMAS B., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 27, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Returned to duty prior to May 3, 1863, when he was wounded in the hand at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1863, and was present or accounted for until paroled at Farmville, Virginia, April 11-21, 1865.

QUEEN, JAMES W., Sergeant -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 19, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant. Present or accounted for until killed at or near Malvern Hill, Virginia, on or about July 1, 1862.

RAMSEY, GEORGE, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 26, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at ValleyMountain, Virginia, September 20, 1861. Cause ofdeath not reported.

RANDELS, JOSEPH, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted at age 30, September 25, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted at Fredericksburg, Virginia, March 7, 1863.

REYNOLDS, JOSEPH, Private -Enlisted in Wake County on September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for through February, 1863. No further records.

SHOUP, JOHN, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 19, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left hand at Cedar Mountain, Virginia, August 9, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. Presentor accounted for until he was wounded on or about June5, 1863; however, battle in which wounded not reported.Deserted on July 20, 1863, but rejoined the company onDecember 23, 1863, and was placed under arrest.Returned to duty in January-February, 1864. Present oraccounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia,April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland,until released on June 20, 1865, after taking the Oath ofAllegiance.

SHUFFLER, CHRISTOPHER C, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 26, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in Burke County on August 8, 1862, of disease.

SIGMON, ENOCH, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 22, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 1-4, 1863. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, July 9, 1863, of wounds.

SIMPSON, ALLEN J., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 31, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at the second battle of Manassas, Virginia, August 29, 1862.

SMITH, HARVEY, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 24, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right leg and captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1-4, 1863. Confined at Davids Island, New York Harbor, until paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received October 28, 1863, for exchange. Reported absent wounded or absent sick until he was discharged on March 4, 1865, by reason of disability from wounds.

SMITH, RANSOM, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 22, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3-4, 1863, after being detailed to wait on the wounded. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware, until released on or about October 4, 1863, after joining the U.S. Army. Assigned to Company G, 1st Regiment Connecticut Cavalry.

STAMEY, HARVEY, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 30, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he deserted on November 4, 1862. Returned to duty on January 16, 1863, and was present or accounted for until captured at or near Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863. Exchanged on or about May 13, 1863. Deserted on June 21, 1863, but returned to duty on September 18, 1864. Present or accounted for until he deserted to the enemy on or about March 26, 1865. Confined at Washington, DO, until released on or about March 30, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

STILLWELL, HARRISON, Corporal -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 21, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal. Present or accounted for until killed at the second battle of Manassas, Virginia, August 29, 1862.

STILLWELL, MORGAN E., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until reported absent without leave from June 28, 1863, through October 31, 1864. No further records.

SUTLEMYRE, ELI, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 23, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, January 17, 1863, of a gunshot wound. Place and date wounded not reported.

SWINK, HENRY, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 32, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until reported absent without leave on March 1, 1863. Reported absent without leave until he died on March 30, 1864. Place and cause of death not reported.

TATE, JAMES KNOX P., Sergeant -Born in Burke County where he resided as a student or farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County on May 10, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant. Present or accounted for until discharged on or about November 13, 1861, by reason of his "extreme youth . . . and . . . delicate constitution." Discharge certificate gives his age as 16. Later served as Sergeant in Company B, 54th Regiment N.C. Troops.

TATE, ROBERT A., Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 19, July 3, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged at Edray, Virginia, on or about August 7, 1861. Reason discharged not reported.

TATE, ROBERT McD., 1st Sergeant -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 44, May 10, 1861. Mustered in as 1st Sergeant. Present or accounted for until discharged on December 22, 1861. Reason discharged not reported.

TAYLOR, CALVIN, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 29, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in an unspecified action on February 8, 1863. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded in the chest at the North Anna River, Virginia, May 23, 1864. Returned to duty in September-October, 1864, and was present or accounted for until captured at or near Petersburg, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 21, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

TAYLOR, LAWSON, Private -Enlisted at Camp Vance on August 2, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died on July 28, 1864, of disease. Place of death not reported.

THOMPSON, JOHN, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 28, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863. Returned to duty on October 28, 1863, and was present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 21, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

UNGER, JOSHUA, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 44, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on March 31, 1862. Reason discharged not reported.

VAN HORN, JOSEPH A., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 24, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received March 6, 1864, for exchange. Returned to duty prior to June 29, 1864, when he deserted to the enemy at Petersburg, Virginia. Confined at Point Lookout until transferred to Elmira, New York, August 8, 1864. Died at Elmira on or about January 17, 1865, of "chronic diarrhoea."

WHISENHUNT, GEORGE, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 23, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Seven Pines, Virginia, May 31, 1862.

WHISENHUNT, JAMES, Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 19, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Warm Springs, Virginia, October 6, 1861. Cause of death not reported.

WILLIAMS, JOHN H., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 26, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, June 29, 1862, of "feb[ris] typh[oides]."

WILLIS, WILLIAM E., Private -Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 19, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Shepherdstown, Virginia, September 20, 1862.

WISHON, THOMAS J., Private -Previously served in Company B of this regiment. Transferred to this company on April 26, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3-4, 1863. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware, until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, October 15-18, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout on February 18, 1865, and transferred to Boulware's and Cox's Wharves, James River, Virginia, for exchange. Reported present with a detachment of paroled and exchanged prisoners at Camp Lee, near Richmond, Virginia, February 28, 1865. Paroled again at Morgan-ton on May 15, 1865.

WORKMAN, RUFUS, Private -Resided in Burke County and enlisted in Wake County at age 19, September 23, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Mount Jackson, Virginia, January 16, 1863, of "variola."

YOUNG, PETER, Private -Enlisted in Burke County on May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863. Died at Gettysburg on July 8, 1863, of wounds.

YOWE, MONROE, Private -Born in Burke County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Burke County at age 36, May 10, 1861. Present or accounted for until he deserted on November 26, 1862. Returned to duty February 8, 1863. Present or accounted for until he deserted again on June 17, 1863. Returned to duty on September 25, 1864, and was present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on June 22, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

All of the above material is from North Carolina Troops-A Roster 1861-1865, a publication of the Historical Publications Section, Division of Archives and History, NC Department of Cultural Resources. All rights reserved. [Vol. 6, pg. 46-56].

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