Sergeant Benjamin W. Eastwood resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal, the promoted in Sergeant prior to November 1, 1861. Mortally wounded at Hanover Court House. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, June 10. 1862.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Lewis 47, Mary 47, Dinah 19, Benjamin 16, John Lee 9.
1860 Census: (Middletown) - Benjamin W. Eastwood 25, Laborer (living in household of Selby Watson).

Private John Emory
Captured / Wounded / Died (Cause unknown)

John Emory resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Hanover Court House, Virginia, May 27, 1862. Confined to Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, James, River, Virginia, July 12, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on August 5, 1862. Returned to duty in November, 1862-February, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863. Company records indicate he was also captured at Gettysburg, however, records of the Federal Provost Marshal do not substantiate that report. Died prior to March 1, 1864. Place and cause of death not reported. Records of the Federal Provost Marshal dated May 1862 gives his age as 20.

Note: It is possible that Private John Emory was the illegitimate son of Clarissa Berry and John Emory (Hidden Ancestors, Page 8). In the 1850 census he was listed as John Berry, age 10, living with the Jerkin (Gherkin) family in the Swan Quarter district.  In 1860 at age 18 he again is listed as John Berry with the same family. A John Berry or John Emory of this age appears in no subsequent census.

Private William John Ensley

William John Ensley resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for through October, 1863. Returned to duty in January-February, 1864. Present or accounted for through February 1865.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Robert 46, Elizabeth 48, Elizabeth 17, John 12, Lafayette Rose 16.

Note: Nancy Elizabeth Ensley, sister of William John Ensley, married Jesse Gibbs. Their children included: Ida S. Gibbs (1865-1920) married William Edward Spencer. Emlis Gibbs (1862-1928) married James Riley McKinney. Jesse Robert Gibbs (1859-1943), married Sarah Jane Gibbs. Frances Everette Gibbs (1854-1921), married William Henry Cahoon. James Franklin Gibbs (1857-1922), married Patsey Brooks.

First Sergeant William Thomas Farrow
Captured

William Thomas Farrow resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant. 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 on July 12, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on August 5, 1862. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1862. Promoted to 1st Sergeant on July 1, 1864. Present or accounted for until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

William Thomas Farrow, born on May 28, 1832 and died on June 11, 1908, was the son of Hezekiah Farrow and Eleanor Smaw. He married Ann Mariah Jennette. He is buried in the Farrow- Saunderson Cemetery, SR# 1114 near Hwy 264. His tombstone reads "Served in War 1861-1865"

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Ellen 38, Thomas 17, Martha A. 16, Marye 14, Julia Ann 10, Almela 7, Margaret E. 6, Richard 4, Cairo 2, Jonas 1 month.
1870 Census: (Lake Landing) - Thomas 37, Farmer, Annie 26, Ellin 2, Anne 1.
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - Thomas W. 49, Anna 37, Ellen 12, Willie 8, Warren 6, Eula 4, Mary 3, James 6 months.
1900 Census: William T., farmer 68, Mary E. 22, James C. 20, Charles C. 15.

UDC Member:
Mrs. B. F. Jennette (Juliana Ellison Farrow) - Matt Ransom Chapter # 444, Middletown, N.C.
Mrs. R. S. Burrus (Ellen Farrow Jennette) - Matt Ransom Chapter # 444, Middletown, N.C.

Private William P. Flowers

William P. Flowers resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he went home after the fight at New Bern on March 14, 1862. Returned to duty on April 23, 1862. Deserted prior to November 1, 1862. Returned to duty on September 1, 1863. Present or accounted for through August, 1864. Reported absent without leave in September-October, 1864. Dropped from the rolls of the company in January- February, 1865, for protracted absence without leave.

William P. Flowers was born in 1840, son of Christopher P. Flowers and Nancy (___?___). In 1859 he married Mary F. Jackson.

1850 Census: (Swan Quarter) - Christopher P. Flowers 50, Nancy 40, Mary E. 11, William P. 9, Zion 4, William 21, Joseph 17, Elizabeth Bell 62, Noah Bell 21.
1860 Census: (Swan Quarter) - Nancy Flowers 52, William 20, Mary 16, Zion 15.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Zion Flowers - Company H 33rd Regiment.
Joseph Flowers - Company H 33rd Regiment.

Private Benjamin D. Fuller
Died (Date and Place Unknown)

Benjamin D. Fuller resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. He was born circa 1840 and died in January, 1862. Place and cause of death not reported.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Edward Fuller 37, Elizabeth 35, Benjamin 9, Mary 5, Henry 3, William 7, David 38, Mary Quidley 10.

Private James V. Gaskins
Died from Disease

James V. Gaskins resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, March 14-15, 1863, of pneumonia.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - James V. Gaskins 10 (living with Selby Watson).
1860 Census: (Middleton) - James Gaskins, 19, Merchant (living in household of Selby Watson).

Private Anson Gibbs
Captured (2)

Anson Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Jericho Mills, Virginia,, on or about May 23, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, May 30, 1864. Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, where he was received on March 19, 1865, for exchange. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, with chronic diarrhea. Captured in hospital at Richmond on April 3, 1865. Transferred to Point Lookout on May 9, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

Anson Gibbs was born on September 22, 1842 and died on December 28, 1908, son of Peleage Spencer Gibbs and Mahala Caroline Gibbs. He married in 1866 to Mary J. Gibbs, in 1877 to Mary McCallie Pugh, in 1884 to Mary Alice Spencer, and in 1889 to Mrs. Mary V. (Marshall) Watson. He was buried in the Amity Church Cemetery, Hwy. 264, Engelhard, N.C.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Pelege S. Gibbs 42, Caroline M. 32, Harriet 9, Anson S. 6, Pelege S. 5.
1860 Census: (Swan Quarter) - Peleg S. 50, Caroline 42, Clarissa 20, Ansan 18, Mary 13, Julia 11, W. 8, Eliza 7, Agnes 2.
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - Anson S. Gibbs 37, widowed, farmer/merchant, Nancy Nixon 53, cook, Lavinia Berry 12, Charles Patrick 19, Thomas A. 5 (son), Henry W. Gibbs 26 (clerk), Henry B. Spencer 23 (clerk).
1900 Census: (Lake Landing) - Anson S. Gibbs 57 farmer, Thomas A. (blind) 25, Kate L. 15, Mave A. 13, Ola M. 9.

Private Benjamin D. Gibbs
Captured

Benjamin D. Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until March-April, 1862, when he was reported absent without leave. Returned to duty in November-December, 1862. Captured at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Paroled and exchanged on or about December 17, 1862. Deserted prior to January 1, 1863. Records of the Federal Provost Marshal dated December 1862 give his age as 38. Benjamin D. Gibbs married first to Boen Gibbs and then to Elizabeth Hopkins.

1850 Census: (Swan Quarter) - Benjamin D. Gibbs 35, Eliza 28, Sarah 11.
1870 Census: (Currituck) - Benjamin D. 45, Eliza 42, Sarah 21, Claudie 3, Virginia 7 months.
1880 Census: (Currituck) - B.D. Gibbs farmer 55, Martha E. 22, (wife).

Private Benjamin F. Gibbs
Killed in Action

Benjamin F. Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at or near New Bern on March 14, 1862.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Seth W. Gibbs 40, Susan A. (Swindell) 35, Benjamin F. 10, Alezander 10, Dorcas A. 8, Sarah A. 6, Israel 4, Matilda 2.
1860 Census: (Swan Quarter) - Seth W. 50, Julia (Ann Pegram) 30, Franklin 21, Dorcus 18, Sally 16, Israel 14, Susan 12, Patcy 6, Agnes 4, Jane 2.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Israel Gibbs - Spencer's Rangers.

Private Benjamin R. Gibbs
Wounded / Captured (?) / Killed in Action

Benjamin R. Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at New Bern on March 14, 1862. Company records indicate he was also captured at New Bern; however, records of the Federal Provost Marshal do not substantiate that report. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Present or accounted for until killed at Reams Station, Virginia, August 15, 1864.

Benjamin R. Gibbs was born circa 1837 and died on August 15, 1864, son of Cornelius S. Gibbs and Esther (___?___).

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Cornelius S. Gibbs 36, Esther 42, William B. 21, Hariet A. 17, Sylvester 14, Benjamin R. 13, Wilson 10, Emma 8, Pelege S. 6, Esther 4 months.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
William B. Gibbs - Company F. 33rd Regiment.
Wilson Gibbs - Company F. 33rd Regiment & Spencers Rangers.

Private David D. Gibbs
Captured (?)

David D. Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until through Mach 13, 1862. Company records indicate he was captured at New Bern on March 14, 1862; however, records of the Federal Provost Marshal do not substantiate that report. Reported absent without leave in January-February, 1863. Returned from absence without leave on September 1, 1863. Reported absent sick in November-December, 1863. Deserted in January, 1864. Returned to duty on September 18, 1864. Company records dated November, 1864-February 1865, indicate he was recommended for light duty by the Medical Examining Board.

David D. Gibbs was born circa 1830 and died before 1880. He married Mahala M. (___?___). Widow Mahala M. Gibbs applied for Confederate widow's pension in 1901.

Note: It is probable that David D. Gibbs is the David Gibbs below:

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) – Henderson Balance, 33, Georgia A. Balance 19, Alexander Balance 8, George W. Balance 1, Rebecca Gibbs 54, Joseph B. Gibbs (Co. F 33rd Regt.) 24, Rebecca Gibbs 21, David Gibbs 19, Thomas Gibbs 12.
1860 Census: (Swan Quarter) - David Dogget Gibbs farmer 29, Mahala (Malinda) 33, Martha 11, Theodore 7, Nancy J. 3, Ann Mason 29. Daughter Elizabeth born in 1862.

Private Henry Gibbs
Killed in Action

Henry Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863.

Note: this Private Henry Gibbs, killed at Gettysburg could be either of the below:

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) – Burrage Gibbs 30, Rebecca 42, Henry Clay 6, Sarah 62.
1860 Census: (Fairfield) - Bruuiage 40, Rebecca 55, Henry C. 16.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) – Eliza A. Gibbs 50, Henry 19, Thomas M. 17, Samuel 10.
1860 Census: (Middletown) - Henry 30 and Thos. M. 27 (living in with A. B. Swindle).

Private J. Wombleton Gibbs
Captured (?)

J. Wombleton Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Discharged on or about December 20, 1861. Reason discharged not reported. Paroled at Farmville, Virginia, April 11-21, 1865. Note: This soldier was paroled in 1865 may indicate he was still in service.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Wormanton Gibbs 9 (in house of Samuel Saunderson).

Private Jabin Gibbs
Wounded

Jabin Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right hip at or near Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Reported absent wounded until August 12, 1864, when he was detailed for light duty in hospital at Raleigh. Reported absent on detail at Raleigh through February 1865.

Jabin Gibbs was born on January 16, 1840 and died on Augist 7, 1886, son of David Gibbs and Pembrook (___?___). He married Mrs. Fannie Sadler, then Sallie J. Spencer. He is buried in the Berry-Ewell-Gibbs Cemetery on SR# 1311 near the R. B. Ballances home. His widow, Sallie Gibbs Roper, applied for Confederate widows pension in 1938.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - David Gibbs 44, Pembrook 31, Mary J. 14, Nathaniel 12, Jabez S. 10, Henry R. 7, William D. 4, Elizabeth 1.
1860 Census: (Swan Quarter) - David 52, Pembroke 45, Jane 22, Nathl. 21, Henry R. 17, Eliz. 12, Saml 6, Buchanan 3, Jabez 19.
1870 Census: (Lake Landing) - Jabin 30, Fannie 36, Nancy 67.
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - Jabin S. 40, Fanny 45, Mary A. 19, Anna L. 18, George D. 15.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Nathaniel Gibbs - Spencers Rangers.
Henry R. Gibbs - Company H, 33rd Regiment & Swindell's Rangers.

Sergeant Joseph Benjamin Gibbs
Captured

Joseph Benjamin Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal. Present or accounted for until captured at Fredericksburg, Virginia,, December 13, 1862. Paroled and exchanged on or about December 17, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant in January-February, 1863. Returned to duty on March 26, 1863. Present or accounted for until reported missing at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1-3, 1863. Records of the Federal Provost Marshal dated December 1862 give his age as 34.

Joseph Benjamin Gibbs was born circa 1825, date of death unknown. He married Alice S. Gibbs, daughter of Carney Gibbs and Affa Spencer. She died in 1877. It is probable that David Doggett Gibbs of this Company was his brother. David was also in the household of Henderson Ballance in the 1850 Census.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Joseph B. Gibbs 24 (in household of Henderson Ballance).
1860 Census: (Lake Landing) - Joseph B. Gibbs 33, Alis 32, Charles 14, Carney 7.
1870 Census: (Lake Landing) - Charles M. Gibbs farmer 23, Joseph B. 44, Allice 45, Carney 15.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Charles Gibbs - Co. I, 2nd Jr. Reserves (71st Regiment).

Private Robert Carson Gibbs
Wounded (2) / Captured (2)

Robert Carson Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the neck and captured at or near Sharpsburg, Maryland, on or about September 17, 1862. Hospitalized at Frederick, Maryland. Transferred at Fort Monroe, Virginia, on an unspecified date. Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, where he was received on October 22, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on November 10, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded in the foot and captured at Wilderness, Virginia, May 5-7, 1864. Paroled prior to July 1, 1864. Reported absent wounded in July-August, 1864. Returned to duty in September-October, 1864. Present or accounted for until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

Robert Carson Gibbs was born on January 22, 1842 and died on June 15, 1918, son of Henry Tooley Gibbs and Joanna Gibbs. He married 1st Nancy Midyett, 2nd Matilda E. Davidson, and 3rd Mrs. Polly Ann Blake Cuthrell. He applied for Confederate pension in 1901, 1905, and 1908. Robert Carson Gibbs is buried in the Robert Carson Gibbs Cemetery, North Lake Road, SR# 1311 (Ridge Road). His tombstone reads "Co. F 33 Regiment N. C. Branches Brigade A.P. Hills Division, Stonewall Jackson Corps".

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Joanna 38, Agnes 20, William S. 15, Joseph B. 14, Robert C. 9, Martha A. 5.
1860 Census: (Fairfield) - Robert Carson 28, Nancy 25, Sarah 40, Mary 4, John A. 3.
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - Robert C. 38, Matilda (wife) 25, Mary D. 12, John Q. 11, Sturart J. 10, Ida E. (wife's sister) 8, Martin L. 6, James 6, Martha A. 6 months.
1900 Census: (Lake Landing) - Robert C. 58, Polly A. (wife) married 12 years 40, Annie Cutrell (wife's daughter) 13, Thadius O. 10, Loyd 7, Alona T. 1.
1910 Census: (Lake Landing) - Robert C. 68, (listed Vet. Confederate Army), Polly A. 60, Thad B. 19, Laid O. 14, Lonious T. 10.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Joseph Benjamin Gibbs, Sr. - Spencer’s Rangers.

Sergeant Samuel S. Gibbs
Wounded (2) / Captured

Samuel S. Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, July 2, 1862, with a gunshot wound of the right side. Place and date wounded not reported. Returned to duty on August 14, 1862. Captured at Fredericksburg, Virginia,, December 13, 1862. Paroled and exchanged on or about December 17, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant in March-August, 1863. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Richmond on May 18, 1864, with a gunshot wound of the left foot. Place and date wounded not reported. Present or accounted for through February 1865.

Samuel S. Gibbs was born on March 12, 1836 and died on June 24, 1915. He married in 1859 to Emmaline Miller Spencer. Samuel Gibbs is buried in Lake Landing Township; specific cemetery unknown; Ridge Road, SR# 1311.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Oliver 50, Lydia 56, Cason 24, Israel 23, Samuel 18, Zady 14.
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - Samuel S. 45, Emeline 38, Mary E. 15.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Cason Gibbs - Spencer's Rangers.

UDC Member:
Mrs. C. W. Gibbs (Margaret Ann Gibbs) - Matt Ransom Chapter # 444, Middletown, N.C.

Private Thomas Melvin Gibbs
Wounded / Captired / Died of Wounds

Thomas Melvin Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the leg and captured at or near Farmville, Virginia, April 7, 1865. Hospitalized at Farmville where he died on June 20, 1865, of second hemorrhage.

Thomas Melvin Gibbs was born circa 1833 and died on June 20, 1865. He married in 1860 to Mary Gibbs.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Eliza A. 50, Henry 19, Thomas M. 17, Samuel 10.
1860 Census: (Middletown) - Henry 30, Thomas M. 27 (in household of A. B. Swindle).

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Henry Gibbs - Company F 33rd Regiment.

Private William B. Gibbs
Captured (2)

William B. Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until reported absent without leave in July-October, 1862. Returned to duty prior to December 13, 1862, when he was captured at Fredericksburg, Virginia. Paroled and exchanged on or about December 17, 1862. Reported absent without leave until September 1, 1863, when he returned to duty. Present or accounted for until captured at Wilderness, Virginia, May 6, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, May 17, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, August 10, 1864. Released at Elmira on July 7, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Records of the Federal Provost Marshal dated December 1862 give his age as 25.

William B. Gibbs was born circa 1828, the son of Cornelius S. Gibbs and Esther (___?___). He married in 1851 to Mary Cahoon and in 1857 to Elizabeth Sadler.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Cornelius S. Gibbs 36, Esther 42, William B. 21, Harriet A. 17, Sylvester 14, Benjamin R. 13, Wilson 10, Emma 8, Pelege S. 6, Esther 4 months.
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - William B. 42, Mary J. (daughter) 22, Elizabeth 14, William J. 12, Benjamin F. 9, Wilson L. 2.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Benjamin R. Gibbs - Company F, 33rd Regiment.
Wilson Gibbs - Company F, 33rd Regiment & Spencers Rangers.

Private Wilson Gibbs

Wilson Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until through February, 1862. Reported absent without leave in March-April, 1862. Later listed as a deserter and dropped from the rolls of the company.

Wilson Gibbs was born in 1839 and died before 1904, the son of Cornelius S. Gibbs and Esther (___?___). He married four time, to Patsey Meekins, Nancy Spencer, Priscilla Jane Daniels and Mary Martha Rose. He is buried in the Wilson Gibbs Cemetery, Hwy. # 264, 1/2 mile NE of Wapoppin Creek.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Cornelius S. Gibbs 36, Esther 42, William B. 21, Harriet A. 17, Sylvester 14, Benjamin R. 13, Wilson 10, Emma 8, Pelege S. 6, Esther 4 months.
1860 Census: (Middletown) - Cornelius 50, Comfort 35, Wilson 20, Emma 17, J. M. 13, Easter 10, Martha 5, Thomas 3.
1870 Census: (Lake Landing) - Wilson 35, Nancy 24, Silvester 6 months, Alonza 12, Thomas 4.
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - Wilson 46, Peosy 26, Martha 6, Benjamin 9, Ernest 2.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Benjamin R. Gibbs - Company F, 33rd Regiment.
William B. Gibbs - Company F, 33rd Regiment.

Private William H. Gray
Captured / Wounded

William H. Gray resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Hanover Court House, Virginia, May 27, 1862. Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor, Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, July 12, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, July 5, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left leg at Jericho Mills, Virginia, May 23, 1864. Left leg amputated. Reported absent wounded through February, 1865. Records of the Federal Provost Marshal dated May-August, 1862 give his age as 17.

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