Company F, 33rd Regiment, North Carolina Troops
Middletown, Hyde County, North Carolina

Enlisted Men
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Benjamin Mackey

Note: An undetermined number of Black southerners served in Confederate Armies. At times they were listed in the rosters but primarily they are listed by uniform or rifle issues, or through personal letters. On September 12, 1861, Benjamin Mackey was issued his uniform pants and shirt at a cost of $2.25 in a bill sent to the Hyde County War Fund (H. H. Spencer) by Captain Thomas Mayhew. This bill for uniforms and other clothing runs from August 30 - September 14. We know that the company was assembled at Middleton no later than August 9, further only about half of the soldiers were issued clothing on this bill and received primarily odds and ends. There is doubtless other more complete clothing bills that when found will identify many more black Hyde Countians that fought with the Confederacy.

1860 Census: (Unk. Twp.) - Benjamin Mackey 35, Mary J. 23, James 7, Clarissa 5, John 3, Sally 2, Jane 1.
1870 Census: (Fairfield) - Benjamin Mackey 40, Mary J. 30, Levina 10, Mehala 10.
1880 Census: (Fairfield) - Benjamin Mackey 53, Mary J. 40, Eugene 15, Benjamin L. 12, Cinkey 4, Banister 15, Benjamin 8 (grandson).

Private Samuel B. Mann
Captured (3)

Samuel B. Mann resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 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 on July 12, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on August 5, 1862. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863, for exchange. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured near Washington, North Carolina, February 10, 1864, while absent on furlough. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, February 18, 1864. Paroled at Point Lookout on or about March 15, 1865 and transferred to Boulware's Wharf, James River, Virginia, where he was received on March 18, 1865, for exchange.

Samuel B. Mann was born on February 16, 1840 and died on February 28, 1889, son of Joseph Mann and Mrs. Nancy Wise McCotter. He is buried in the Joseph Mann Cemetery, SR# 1305, Tanner Farm. All Gravestones have been removed.

1860 Census: (Swan Quarter) - Joseph Mann 48, Emaline, Juda 18, Samuel 20, Edward 14, Herietta 12, Margarete 10.
1870 Census: (Fairfield) - Joseph Mann 58, Emeline 49, Samuel 30, Edwin 24, Herietta 21, Margaret 18.
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - Samuel 38, Edwin 32, Henrietta 29.

Private B. F. Mayhew
Captured (2)

B. F. Mayhew resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal. Present or accounted for through March 13, 1862. Company records indicate he was captured at or near New Bern on March 14, 1862; however, records of the Federal Provost Marshal do not substantiate that report. Reported absent on parole during 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. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Reduced to ranks in March-August 1863. Promoted to Corporal on March 1, 1864. Pora through February, 1865. Paroled at Greensboro on May 5, 1865. Served in the Signal Corps during part of the war. Records from the Federal Provost Marshall dated December 1862, give his age as 17.

Note: B. F. (Bennett) Mayhew was the brother of Major Thomas W. Mayhew. He survived the war, returned to his home in New Bern, and is buried there.

Private Daniel Midyett
Wounded / Captured (3)

Daniel Midyett resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at or near New Bern on March 14, 1862. Returned to duty subsequent to April 30, 1862. Reported absent on parole in November-December, 1862; however, Records from the Federal Provost Marshall do not indicate that he was captured. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Captured at or near Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863. Sent to Washington, D.C. Paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received on May 13, 1863, for exchange. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1863. Present and accounted for until captured at or near Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May 5-6, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland. Transferred to Elmira, New York, August 10, 1864. Released at Elmira on June 23, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. North Carolina pension records indicate he suffered a broken arm near Richmond, Virginia, in 1864.

Daniel Midyett was born on June 22, 1843 and died on Sept. 15, 1915, son of Daniel Midyett, Sr. and Sally Erby Pugh. He married in 1869 to Lydia Robinson and in 1877 to Patsy Hill Brooks. He applied for a Confederate pension in 1903. He is buried in the Brooks Midyett Cemetery, SR# 1117, Mt. Pleasant (No Grave Marker). Note: Sally Erby Pugh Midyett, Daniel, Sr.'s first wife, died in 1843.  Daniel, Sr. died in 1852.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Daniel Midyett, Sr. 41, Bethany 33, Amanda 19, William W. 17, Bethany 15, Dameron 12, Daniel 7, Benjamin B. 3, Henrietta 2/12, Sabra Smith 40.
1870 Census: (Lake Landing) - D. Midyett, fisherman, 27, Liddy 19, Jeremiah D. 5/12.
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - Daniel Midgett farmer 36, Patsy H. 17, Eldorado 2, Leonard L. 2/12 (Living in household of Patsy's father Caleb F. Brooks).
1900 Census: (Lake Landing) - Daniel, Born June 1843, 56, (living in household of son Leonard L. Midyette).
1910 Census: (Lake Landing) - Daniel 65 (living in household of son Lee Midyette).

Brothers in the Confederacy:
William W. Midyett - Company B, 17th Regiment.

Sergeant John S. Midyett

John S. Midyett resided in Hyde County and enlisted at Camp Gregg, Virginia, April 26, 1863, for the war. Mustered in as Sergeant. Detailed as Ordinance Sergeant on May 1, 1863, and transferred to the Field and Staff of this regiment. Detailed as Ordnance Sergeant on May 1, 1863, and transferred to the Field and Staff. Promoted to the permanent rank of Ordnance Sergeant on an unspedified date (probably subsequent to March 29, 1864). Present or accounted for until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - John 43, William P. 19, Henry V. 17, John S. 14, Eliza D. 12, Mary 44, Robert C. 2.

Private Riley M. Midyett
Wounded (2)/ Captured

Riley M. Midyett resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the arm at Fredericksburg, Virginia, on or about December 13, 1862. Returned to duty on January 15, 1863. Company records dated January-February, 1863, indicate he deserted but was retaken. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right forearm near Petersburg, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Hospitalized at Petersburg where he was captured on April 3, 1865. Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, May 7, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 26, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Records from the Federal Provost Marshall dated May-June, 1865 give his age as 23.

1850 Census: (Chickamacomico Banks) - Rinaldo Midyett 43, Clarissa 39, Sabra M. 18, Samuel S. 17, Elizabeth A. 15, Edmund D. 12, Riley M. 7, Frances 6, Clarissa 6, Joseph P. 2, Mary A. Pugh 70.
1860 Census: (Swan Quarter) - Claressa 55, Fany 15, Mary 10, Edward 21, Riley 17.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Samuel S. Midyett - Gibbs Co. Local Defense.
Edmund D. Midyett - Swindell's Rangers and Spencer's Independent Calvary.

Private William H. Midyett
Died of Disease (?)

William H. Midyett resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Mount Jackson, Virginia, October 20, 1862. Cause of death not reported. Buried in Soldiers Cemetery, Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, VA.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Benjamin H. 32, Margaret 31, Mary J. 12, William H. 9, Arena 6, Celia 6, Counsel B. 2/12.
1860 Census: (Middletown) - Benjamin H. 45, Margaret 40, Arrena 17, Celia 17, William H. 19, Emma B. 15, B.D. 13, Counsel B. 11, Little John Pugh 6.

Corporal Timothy Anson Murray
Captured / Died of Disease (?)

Timothy Anson Murray resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Mustered as Corporal. Present or accounted for until captured at New Bern on March 14, 1862. Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. Exchanged at Aiken's Landing James River, Virginia, August 5, 1862. Died in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, September 10, 1862. Cause of death not reported.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Riley 50, Eleanor 29, Timothy 20, Thomas R. 14, Susan C. 5, Eugenia 4.

Brothers in the Confederacy: Thomas R. Murray - Company I, 4th Regiment.

UDC Member:
Sue Watson Cannon - George B. Singletary Chapter # 313, Greenville, N.C.
Margaret Cannon Harris - George B. Singletary Chapter # 313, Greenville, N.C.
Annette Watson MacRae - George B. Singletary Chapter # 313, Greenville, N.C.
Almyra Maynard Watson - George B. Singletary Chapter # 313, Greenville, N.C.
Sue Ellen Cannon Williams - George B. Singletary Chapter # 313, Greenville, N.C.

Corporal Benjamin R. Neal
Captured (3)

Benjamin R. Neal resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Mustered in as Private Present or accounted for through April, 1862. Captured by the enemy on an unspecified date. Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, where he was received on September 7, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing, where he was received on September 21, 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. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Promoted to Corporal on July 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Wilderness, Virginia, on or about May 6, 1864, Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, May 18, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, August 8, 1864. Paroled at Elmira and transferred to the James River, Virginia, February 20, 1865, for exchange.

Benjamin R. Neal was born circa 1840, the son of Nehemiah Neal and Hopie (___?___). He married 1st to Elizabeth Cartwright, 2nd to Barbara A. Porter and 3rd to Clarissa Mason in 1892.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Nehemiah Neal 36, Hopa 30, Lemuel 10, Benjamin 9, Jonathan 6, Joseph 5, William 3, Sarah 1.
1860 Census: (Fairfield) - Nehemiah 46, Hope 40, Lemuel 21, Robert 20, Jonathan 18, Joseph 15, Sarah 12, Eliza 10, Hope 8, Shanklin 6, Katharine 4, Nancy 2.
1870 Census: (Fairfield) - Benjamin R. is not present in household but family name is O'Neal not Neal.
1870 Census: (Fairfield) - Benjamin O’Neal 30, Farmer, Nancy 25, Margaret 3.
1880 Census: (Fairfield) - Benjamin R. O’Neal 39, Farmer, Elizabeth 34, Margaret 13, Lucy 11, Nancy 8, Nana 6, John R. 4, William A. 2.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Jonathan Neal - Company I, 3rd Regiment.
Lemuel Neal - Company I, 3rd Regiment.

Private Oliver S. Neal
Killed in Action

Oliver S. Neal resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at New Bern on March 14, 1862.

1850 Census: (Chickamacomico) - Thomas Neal 43, Nancy 32, Mary L. 14, Elvira 13, Oliver 10, Nancy T. 8, William P. 4, Christopher 1.

Note: 1860 Census - (Swan Quarter) - Census has Nancy 42, William 15, Christopher 12, Bethany (Nancy T.) and Nancy 7, as O'Neals.

Private John O'Neal
Died of Disease

John O'Neal resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Gordonsville, Virginia, May 29, 1862 of pneumonia.

1850 Census: (Ocracoke) - William O'Neal 46, Levisa 46, John 10.

Private John Midyett O'Neal
Wounded

John Midyett O'Neal resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right thigh and right thumb at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Right thumb amputated. Reported absent wounded through December, 1862. Deserted to January, 1863. Listed as deserted through February, 1864. Reported absent on furlough in May-June, 1864. Returned to duty in November- December, 1864. Present or accounted for until paroled at Lynchburg, Virginia, April 13-15, 1865.

John Midyett O'Neal was born November, 1842 and died before 1913, son of Wesley F. O'Neal and Nancy (___?___). He married Sealy (Celia) D. Midyett in 1863. He applied for Confederate pension in 1901, 1902, and 1905. Wife Celia J. O'Neal applied for widows pension in 1913 (Beaufort Co.).

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Wesley F. O'Neal 42, Nancy 42, Malissa 15, Hezariah 10, William 9, John M. 8, David R. 7, Robert R. 1.
1860 Census: (?) - Wesley 48, Nancy 45, John 18, David 16.
1870 Census: (Currituck) - John farmer 28, Celety 24, Susan 10/12.
1880 Census: (Currituck) - John M. 34, Sealy D. 32, Bethany 5. 8, Lacy 1.
1900 Census: (Currituck) - John, farmer 57, (born Nov. 1842), Celia 55, Born Aug 1844.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
William O'Neal - Company B, 17th Regiment.

Private Mathias (Matthew) O'Neal
Wounded (2)

Mathias (Matthew) O'Neal resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he deserted on March 22, 1862. Returned to duty in January-February, 1863. Present and accounted for until he deserted while on the march from camp near Petersburg, Virginia, to Jarratt's Station, Virginia, December 9, 1864. North Carolina pension records indicate he was wounded in the left knee at Melvin Hill, Virginia, July-August, 1863, and was wounded when a bomb shell exploded near his face shocking and otherwise injuring him at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Matthew  O'Neal was born in July, 1836. He married in 1865 to Elizabeth Clark and in 1888 to Mary Ann Jones. He applied for Confederate pension in 1901 and 1908, then applied for Confederate pension in 1922 while a resident of the Home for the Disabled.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Matthew O'Neal 9, (living in household of William J. Litchfield).
1860 Census: (Middletown) - Matthias 18 (living alone).
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - Matthew, farm laborer, 43, Elizabeth 43, William A. 19, Samuel L. 11, D. Alice E. 4.
1900 Census: (Lake Landing) - Mathew 63 (born July 1836) farmer, Mary 52, Joe 16.

Private William W. O'Neal
Died (Cause Unknown)

William W. O'Neal resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Winchester, Virginia, October 12, 1862. Cause of death not reported.

William W. O'Neal was born circa 1840 and died October 12, 1862, the son of Asa O'Neal and Mary (___?___).

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Asa O'Neal 57, Mary 37, William W. 9, Henry W. 6, Mary 2, Thomas R. 1, Delany Bruffet 70.
1860 Census: (Middletown) - Asa 67, Mary 45, William 19, Henry W. 14.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Henry W. O'Neal - Company B, 17th Regiment.

Sergeant Thomas E. S. Payne
Captured (2)

Thomas E. S. Payne resided in Hyde County and enlisted at Camp Gregg, Virginia, January 1, 1863. for the war. Mustered in as Private. Present or accounted for until captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland. Paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received on March 20, 1864, for exchange. Returned to duty in July-August, 1864, and was promoted to Sergeant on July 1, 1864. Present or accounted for until captured near Petersburg, Virginia,, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout until released on June 16, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Also served as 2nd Lieutenant in 13th Regiment Hyde County Militia.

Thomas E. S. Payne was born Jan 7,1838 and died May 17, 1901, the son of Sparrow Midyette Payne and Aseneath Midyette Payne. He married Harriet B. Eastwood in 1873.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Sparrow M. Payne 40, Seneath 28, Thomas E. 9, Sabra D. 7, Joseph S. 5, Bethany D. 2, Benjamin M. 8/12.
1860 Census: (Middletown) - S. M. 50, Cena 44, T. 22, S. 18, Joseph 16, Bethany 14, Benjamin 12, Cena S. 10, Nancy 8, E. E. 6, William C. 2/12.
1870 Census: (Lake Landing) - Sparrow 61, Seneth 50, Thomas 31, Benjamin 21, Seneth 18, Exum 13, William 10, Mosel 40.
1880 Census: (Lake Landing) - Thomas E. S. Payne 41, Harriet B. 29.

Corporal William A. Rollins
Captured (2)

William A. Rollins resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Corporal in January-February, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured and paroled by the enemy on or about May 24, 1863. Reported absent sick during July-September, 1863. Returned to duty on November-December, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Gravel Hill, Virginia, July 28, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, August 5, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, August 8, 1864. Released at Elmira on July 3, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

William A. Rollins was born in March, 1844 and died on January 1, 1904, the son of William Applegate Rollins, Sr. and Frances M. Pugh.

1870 Census: (Lake Landing) - W. A. Rollins 26, Merchant.
1900 Census: (Lake Landing) - William Rollins 56, Born Mar 1844, Merchant.

UDC Member:
Lydia Rollins - Matt Ransom Chapter # 444, Middletown, N.C.

Private Amaleck Rose

Amaleck Rose resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Discharged on or about April 13, 1862, by the surgeon. Reason discharged not reported.

Amaleck Rose was born in 1839, the son of Reuben Rose and Atha (___?___). He 1st married Dorcas (___?___), and in 1877 he married Jennette Berry.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Amelekite Rose 12 in household of Elizabeth Swindell.
1860 Census: (Swan Quarter) - Amalik Rose 20, in household of Robert Williams.
1870 Census: (Currituck) - Amelick 30, Darcas 25, Allice 5.
1880 Census: (Currituck) - Ameleck 41, Jennetta 17 (wife), Dorchase 1, Mary Rose 71 (grandmother).

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Reuben Rose - Company F, 33rd Regiment.

Private Reuben Rose
Captured

Reuben Rose resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on September 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured near Richmond, Virginia, June 28-30, 1862. Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. Transferred to Fort Delaware, Delaware, July 9, 1862. Paroled and transferred to Aiken's Landing, where he was received on July 12, 18621, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on August 5, 1862. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until he surrendered at Appromattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

Reuben Rose was born circa 1840, the son of Reuben Rose and Atha (___?___). He married Margaret Carrawan in 1872.

1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet) - Edward Rose 63, Apha Rose 35, Reuben 8, Luranna 5..
1860 Census: (Swan Quarter) - Reubin Rose 20 in household of W. B. Spencer.

Brothers in the Confederacy:
Amaleck Rose - Company F, 33rd Regiment.

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