George W. Tolson

Military Record:
George W. Tolson
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 23, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 24
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

George Washington Tolson
B: ca. 1844 - NC
D: Aug. 16, 1891 - Trent, Dare Co., NC
Father: Benjamin F. Tolson
Mother: Diana (maiden name Basnett/Basnight?)
Married: Nancy Margaret Farrow on Nov. 13, 1870 at Hatteras, Dare Co., NC

NC Troops: George W. Tolson - Co. H; Enlisted: June 23, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 24; Height: 5'5 ½"; Complexion: dark; Eyes: blue; Hair: black; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: sailor.

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Banks Dist.: age 6 - listed as Washington Tolson.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 16 - mariner.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 25 - sailor, living with widowed mother.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 35 - fisherman.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC, Hatteras Twp. - George W. Tolson; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Vols; Jan. 1863 to July 15, 1865.

US Pension Record: George W. Tolson; Invalid Pension Filed: Sept. 10, 1890 (#584.158); Widow's Pension Filed: (no date) (#320.079); Minor's Pension Filed: (no date) (#444.860).

John N. Tolson

Military Record:
John N. Tolson
Co. D - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 3, 1863
Where: Portsmouth, NC
Age: 18
Born: Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

John N. Tolson
B: Dec. 1846 - Portsmouth Island, Carteret Co., NC
D: Apr. 7, 1905 - Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
Father: Gideon Tolson
Mother: Jane "Jennie" (___?___)
Married 1st: Mary Ann Austin ca. 1869.
Married 2nd: Cordelia L. Willis on Aug. 13, 1892 - Hatteras, Dare Co., NC

NC Troops: John N. Tolson - Co. D & I; Enlisted: June 3, 1863 at Portsmouth, NC; Age: 18; Height: 5'8 ½"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: light; Born: Carteret Co., NC; Occupation: farmer.

1850 - Carteret Co., NC Census, Portsmouth Dist.: age 4 - living with parents.
1860 - Can't find.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 22 - sailor, living with parents.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 33 - pilot.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.; age 53 - born Dec 1846 - pensioner.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., Hatteras Twp. - John H. Tolson; Private; Co. I, 1st NC Vols; May 23, 1863 to Aug, 12, 1865; PO: Hatteras.

US Pension Record: Invalid Pension Filed: Oct. 18, 1890 (#705.491); Minor Pension Filed: (no date) (#635.153).

Isaac Vollary (Voliva)

Military Record:
Isaac Vollary (Voliva)
Co. B - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Nov. 4, 1862
Where: Washington, NC
Age: 18
Born: Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

Isaac Vollary (Voliva)
B: 1844 - NC
D: ???
Father: Asa Voliva
Mother: Rebecca (___?___)
Married: Sarah E. (___?___) ca. 1871

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Mattamuskeet Dist.: age 4 - living with parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Swan Quarter Dist.: age 16 - living with parents.
1870 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Swan Quarter Twp.: Asa Voliva is in the index (?).
1880 - Hyde Co., NC, Census, Swan Quarter Twsp.: age 34 - farmer.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Tyrrell Co., Gum Neck Twp. - Isaac Voliva, Private, Co. B, 1st NC Reg.; 1863 - 186X; PO: Gum Neck, NC.

Jefferson Wallavy (Voliva)

Military Record:
Jefferson Wallavy (Voliva)
Co. B - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private (Drummer)
Enlisted: May 3, 1862
Where: Washington, NC
Age: 15
Born: Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

Thomas Jefferson Voliva
B: Oct. 11, 1847 - Hyde Co., NC
D: Feb. 15, 1884
Father: Nathan Voliva, Jr.
Mother: Allice Sawyer
Married: Marena Elizabeth Sadler on May 1, 1873 in Sladesville, Hyde Co., NC

Regimental Descriptive Book: Thomas Jefferson Voliva was 5'1" tall, light complected, blue eyed, light hair, and was born in Hyde County NC. He enlisted in Washington, NC on May 3, 1862 and he was discharged on June 27, 1865.

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Mattamuskeet Dist.: age 2 - living with Nathaniel & Alice Voliva, listed as Jefferson C. Voliva.
1860 - Can't find, may have been living with family of Daniel Carawan.
1870 - Can't find, lived in Delaware between 1876-1880.
1880 - Pamlico Co., NC Census, Twsp. 3: age 32 - farmer, listed as T.J., two youngest daughters, ages 3 and 1 mo., born in Delaware.

Note: Thomas J. Voliva wrote that he was a Freemason, an Oddfellow, a Son of Temperance, and a member of the Union Lig. (Legion ?).

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Pamlico Co., Township #3: Marms E. Voliva - now Marms E. Lewis, Drum(er), Co. B, 1 NC; May 2, 1862 to July 12, 1865; PO: Bayboro, NC.

US Pension Record: Claim for Invalid Pension, June 7, 1879: Pamlico County, NC on Mar. 18, 1879; Age: 31 years; Co. B, 1st Reg't. NC Vols.; Fram May 3, 1862 to June 27, 1865. Reason for claim: Had measles which settled in his system and in consiquence he is now much disabled. Farmer; PO: Goose Creek Island, Pamlico Co., NC. Claim for Widow's Pension: Jan. 14, 1885; Craven Co., NC; Marena E. Voliva; 34 years; Widow of Thos. Jefferson Voliva (alias Jefferson Wallavy), enlisted as Jefferson Wallavy at Washington, NC on May 3, 1862; Co. B, 1st NC Vols. in the War of 1861. Minor Children's Claim for Pension: Jan. 20, 1891.

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James H. Whidbee

Military Record:
James H. Whidbee
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 22, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 33
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

James H. Whidbee
B: June 10, 1830 - Frisco, Hyde Co., NC
D: Oct. 31, 1891 - Frisco. Dare Co., NC (Pension says Oct 31-Tombstone says Oct. 3)
Father: Bryan Whedbee (info from marriage certificate)
Mother: Cassandra "Cassey" ??? (info from marriage certificate)
Married 1st: bef. 1852 to Ann Creed
Married 2nd: bef. 1865 to Anna H. Rollinson
Married 3rd: Mar. 9, 1882 Trent, Dare Co., NC to Frances W. "Fannie" Smith

NC Troops: James H. Whidbee - Co. H; Enlisted: June 22, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 34; Height: 5'9"; Complexion: light; Eyes: grey; Hair: light; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: laborer.

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Banks Dist.-age 20 & fisherman. Living with widowed mother.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 30 - mariner.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 40 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 50 - fisherman

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC, Hatteras Twp. - James H. Whedbee; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Vols; 1863 to July 15, 1865; PO: Hatteras.

US Pension Record: James H. Whidbee: Invalid Pension Filed: Sept. 1, 1890 (#678.359); Widow's Pension Filed: (no date) (#324.550).

Jeremiah Whitby / Whidbee

Military Record:
Jeremiah (Whitby) Whidbee
Co. L - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Sept. 1, 1863
Where: Washington, NC
Age: 24
Born: Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Deserted to the enemy on July 14, 1864.

Jeremiah (Whitby) Whidbee

B: 1838
D: ???
Father: Jeremiah Whidbee
Mother: Mary (___?___)
Married: Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth (Harris) Swindell

NOTE: Also served in Co. F, 33rd Reg't. NC Infantry. Confederate records state: Jeremiah (Whidby) Whidbee resided in Hyde County where he enlisted on Sept. 9, 1861 in Co. F, 33rd Regt. NCT as a private. Reported absent without leave in Nov.-Dec. 1861. Returned to duty in July-Oct. 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863. Sent to Washington, D.C. Paroled and transferred to City Point, VA where he was received on May 13, 1863, for exchange. Listed as a deserter in June, 1863. Returned to duty on Aug. 8, 1864. Deserted to the enemy near Petersburg, Va., Sept. 11, 1864. Confined at Washington, D.C. Sept. 17, 1864. Released on an unspecified date after taking the Oath of Allegiance. He was born in 1838, the son of Jeremiah Whidbee, Sr. and Mary (___?___) and married Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Harris Swindell. He is buried in the David G. Spencer Cemetery, SR# 1311, Hyde Co., NC (No Grave Marker).

John B. Whidbee

Military Record:
John B. Whidbee
Co. A - 1st NC Heavy Artillery
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Apr. 29, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 27
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered Out with Regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

John Benjamin Whidbee, Sr.
B: July 1836 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: Jan. 6, 1901 - Frisco, Dare Co. NC
Father: Joseph Whidbee
Mother: Margaret (___?___)
Married 1st: Louisa Fulcher bef. 1861
Married 2nd: Jan. 27, 1897 at Trent, Dare Co., NC to Serena Williams "Rena/Rennie" Clark

NC Troops: John B. Whidbee - Co. I (should be "H"); Enlisted: June 18, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 25; Height: 5'8"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: brown; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Banks Dist.: age 12 - living in home of Tilmon Bracham.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 22 - living in home of Allen Burrus.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp,: age 35 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 43 - fisherman.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 63 - born July 1836 - pensioner.

US Pension Record: Invalid Pension Filed: Dec. 8, 1879 (#501.433); Jan. 6, 1882-Letter from the War Dept. John B. Whedbee, private in Co. H, 1st Regt. NC Artillery Volunteers, was enrolled on April 29, 1863 (this is wrong) at Hatteras Banks to serve 3 years and is reported on the rolls from Jan. 21, 1863-April 30, 1863. Present to April 30, 1864. Name not borne on returns for May 1863 or Jan. 1864. May and June 1864 absent on detached service doing guard duty at Ocracoke. Present on rolls to April 30, 1865. Mustered out with company June 27, 1865 at NewBern, NC as a private. Station of company during the Month of May 1863 and Jan 1864 was Hatteras Inlet. The records of this office furnish no evidence of alleged disabilities or injury. Various other dates and places in the pension. Widow's Pension Filed: (no date) (Application #740.742); Minor's Pension Filed: (no date) (#615.124). Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.: Invalid Pension Filed: Oct. 18, 1890 (#770.731); Widow's Pension Filed: (no date) (#346.142).

John N. Whidbee

Military Record:
John N. Whidbee
Co. A - 1st NC Heavy Artillery
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 18, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 24
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

John Nelson Whidbee
B: ca. 1837 - Frisco, Hyde Co., NC
D: bef. May 1886
Father: Thomas Whidbee
Mother: Mary Scarborough
Married: Mary Jane Foster bef. 1866

NC Troops: John N. Whidbee - Co. I; Enlisted: June 18, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age 24; Height: 5'10"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: red; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Banks Dist.: age 14 - living in home of Joseph & Mary Farrow.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 20 - living with parents, listed as Nelson Whedbee.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 33 - fisherman, listed as John Whidbee.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 43 - carpenter, listed as John N. Whedbee.

US Pension Record: John B. Whedbee: Invalid Pension Filed: Dec. 8, 1879 (#501.433); Widow's Pension Filed: (no date) (Application #740.742); Minor's Pension Filed: (no date) (#615.124). Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.: Widow's Pension Filed: (no date) (Application #566.927); Minor's Pension Filed: Dec. 20, 1892 (#439.346).

John S. Whidbee

Military Record:
John S. Whidbee
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 18, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 25
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

John S. Whidbee
B: ca. 1838
D: ???
Father: ???
Mother: ???

Levin B. Whidbee

Military Record:
Levin B. Whidbee
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 20, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 28
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

Levin Burrus Whidbee
B: Mar. 5, 1835 - Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
D: Nov. 18, 1915 - Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
Father: John Whedbee (per death certificate)
Mother: Elizabeth Basnett (per death certificate)
Married 1st: bef. 1868 to Mary A. (___?___)
Married 2nd: 16 June 1881 Hatteras, Dare Co., NC to Louisa Jane Whidbee

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Banks Dist.: age 16 - fisherman, living in home of Levin Burrus.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 25 - mariner, living in home of Allen Burrus.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 32 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 46 - pilot.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 74? - born March (unreadable) - pensioner. (Microfilm difficult).
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 75 - fisherman.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Hatteras Twp. - Levin B. Whidbee; Private; Co. I, 1st NC Volunteers; Enlisted: July 17, 1863 to July 13, 1865; PO: Hatteras.

US Pension Record: Sept. 4, 1882 - Declaration for Original Invalid Pension Levin B. Whedbee, age 47 & resident of Hatteras, states that he enrolled June 15, 1863 in Co. I, 1st Regt. Commanded by Capt. Richard Allen and was honorably discharged at New Bern, NC about June 21, 1865; that he is 5'9" tall, has a light complexion, dark hair and light eyes; that he lost 10 pieces of bone from an ulcerated tooth and while building barracks cut his foot across the bottom and has been disabled ever since; that he is a fisherman.
Aug. 14, 1883 - War Dept. Levin B. Whidbee, private in Co. I, 1st Regt. of NC Volunteers was enrolled on June 18, 1863 at Hatteras Banks and is reported on the muster roll of said company to June 30, 1863. Present and so reported to April 30, 1865. He was mustered out with company on June 21, 1865 at New Bern, NC as a private. Reports show him Sept. 3, 1864 sent to hospital and the 17th returned to company from the hospital. May 25, 1865 sent to hospital. Cause of absence in hospital not stated. No evidence of alleged injuries on the regimental hospital records.
Feb. 26, 1907 - Declaration for Pension Levin B. Whidbee, age 72 & resident of Hatteras, states that at the time of his enlistment he was 5'9" tall, had a dark complexion, gray eyes and dark hair; that he was born March 5, 1835 at Hatteras and that his occupation was a pilot. Invalid Pension Filed: Sept. 16, 1882 & Mar. 1, 1907 (#666.764).

Willoughby Whidbee

Military Record:
Wiloby Whidbee
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 17, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 34
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

Willoughby Whidbee
B: ca. 1829 - NC
D: ???
Father: Thomas Whidbee
Mother: Mary Scarborough
Married: Eliza (___?___) between 1850-1860

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Banks Dist.: age 21 - fisherman, living with parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 25 - mariner, married to Eliza, age 23. (His age wrong here.)

US Pension Record: Widow's Pension Filed: March 4, 1870 (#198.540); Minor Pension Filed: (no date) (#202.604).

William R. Whitson

Military Record:
William R. Whitson
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 19, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 28
Born: No County
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

William R. Whitson
B: ca. 1835 - NC
D: ???
Father: ???
Mother: ???
Married: ???

US Pension Record: Invalid Pension Filed: Sept. 1, 1890 (#943.568); Widow's Pension Filed: (no date) (#571.198).

David Williams

Military Record:
David Williams
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 20, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 33
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

David Williams
B: ca. 1835 - NC
D: ???
Father: ???
Mother: ???
Married: ???

US Pension Record: Invalid Pension Filed: Sept. 21, 1885 (Application #550.151); Widow's Pension Filed: (no date) (#309.281).

Ervin Williams

Military Record:
Ervin Williams
Co. A - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Co. A - 1st NC Heavy Art.
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 18
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

Ervin Hooper Williams
B: Feb. 10, 1845 - Avon, Hyde Co., NC
(as per Dare Co. death certificate but does not fit with most census)
D: Nov. 25, 1919 - Dare Co., NC
Father: Andrew P. Williams
Mother: Christian (___?___)
Married 1st: Brittianna Scarborough on Feb. 15, 1872 at Kennekeet, Dare Co. , NC
Married 2nd: Anna H. Gray on Dec. 26, 1886 at Kennekeet, Dare Co., NC
Married 3rd: Nancy Jane Gray on Feb. 28, 1897 at Kennekeet, Dare Co., NC
Married 4th: Mary William Gray on Feb. 26, 1910 at Avon, Dare Co., NC

NC Troops: Ervin Williams - Cos. H & I; Enlisted: Jan 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks, transferred to Co. I on June 30, 1863; Age: 18; Height: 4' (states only 4' tall in 2 places); Complexion: dark; Eyes: black; Hair: brown; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 5 months - listed as Evans Williams.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 10 - listed as Irvin Williams.
1870 - Can not find under Ervin Williams.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 30 - surfman with USLSS.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 50 - born Feb. 1850 - groceryman.
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 65 - grocery merchant, served in Union Army.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Ervin H. Williams; Musician; Co, I, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon.

US Pension Record: Ervin H. Williams: Invalid Pension Filed: July 12, 1890 and March 6, 1907 (#922.121).

Evan Williams

Military Record:
Evan Williams
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: 1st Sergeant
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 24
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Transferred from 2nd NC Inf. Vols. .

Evin Garland Williams
B: Dec. 27, 1837 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: Sept. 30, 1877 - Avon, Dare Co., NC
Father: Andrew P. Williams
Mother: Christian (___?___)
Married: Euphema Christian Scarborough on Aug. 13, 1858 at Avon, Hyde Co., NC

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 13 - attended school.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 23 - mariner.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 32 - fisherman.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC, Kinnakut Twp. - Euphemia C.; widow of Evin Williams; Sergeant; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon.

US Pension Record: Widow's Pension Filed: July 22, 1890 (Application #445.553). Nov. 12, 1895 - Record & Pension Office: Evan Williams - Co. H, 1st NC Infantry, was enrolled Jan. 21, 1863 and mustered out June 27, 1865. He held the rank of Sergeant and 1st Sergeant. At the time of enlistment he was 24 years of age, was 5'5 ½" tall, had a dark complexion, blue eyes and black hair. He was born at Hatteras, NC and his occupation was a sailor. (This pension also has marriage date and children listed.)

Isaac Williams

Military Record:
Isaac Williams
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 27
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

Isaac James Williams
B: Oct. 3, 1835 - Avon, Hyde Co., NC
D: June 28, 1912 - Colington, Dare Co., NC
Father: Thomas Williams
Mother: Mary "Polly" Meekins
Married 1st: Achsah Ann Williamson on Dec. 9, 1859
Married 2nd: Mary "Polly" Midgett on Mar. 15, 1902 at Kennekeet, Dare Co., NC

NC Troops: Isaac J. Williams - Co. H; Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 27; Height: 5'8"; Complexion: dark; Eyes: brown; Hair: black; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: Sailor.

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 16 - fisherman, living in home of Melvin H. Price.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 24 - mariner, living in home of Mary Gray.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 34 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 45 - boatman.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 64 - born Oct. 1835 - pensioner.
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Nags Head Twp.; Nags Head Village: age 70 - fisherman.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Isaac J. Williams; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Rodantha.

US Pension Record: Invalid Pension Filed: June 11, 1890 and March 2, 1907 (#602.988); Widow's Pension Filed: Feb. 27, 1929 (#A.8.12.30).  [see full pension here]

James B. Williams

Military Record:
James B. Williams
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 18, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 26
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Died in hospital at Hatteras Inlet, NC on Dec. 28, 1863 of consumption.

James B. Williams
B: ca. 1837 - NC
D: ???
Father: ???
Mother: ???

US Pension Record: Widow's Pension Filed: Oct. 29, 1879 (#198.837); Minor Pension Filed: (no date) (#202.605).

Joseph M. Williams

Military Record:
Joseph M. Williams
Co. H - 1st NC Union Volunteers
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: May 9, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 26
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

Joseph M. Williams
B: Apr. 1836 - Hyde Co., NC
D: Oct. 11, 1907 - Avon, Dare Co., NC
Father: Evin Williams (per marriage certificate)
Mother: Julia W. (___?___) (per marriage certificate)
Married 1st: Catherine/Kitturah "Kitty" Scarborough on July 15, 1859 in Hyde Co., NC
Married 2nd: Melissa F. Morgan on Feb. 16, 1882 at Kennekeet, Dare Co., NC

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 14 - living with widowed mother, Julia Williams.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 26 - mariner, living in home of Ignatius Scaroborough, listed as M. Williams.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 34 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 46 - boatman - widower.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 64 - born Apr. 1836 - pensioner.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co.; Kinnakut Twp. - Joseph M. Williams; Private; Co. I, 1st NC Infantry; 1863 to 27 July 1865; PO: Avon.

NC Pension Record: May 7, 1890 - Declaration for Original Invalid Pension Joseph M. Williams, age 54 & resident of Avon, NC, states that he was enrolled in the Spring of 1863 in Co. I, commanded by Captain R.J. Allen and Col. McChesney and he was honorably discharged at New Bern, NC in July (states June in other places) 1865; that at the time of his enlistment he was 5'7" tall, had a dark complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes; that while on duty at Hatteras, NC in the winter of 1865? he contracted sore eyes and became partially blind while doing guard duty and heavy duty. He then took a deep cold and pain in the head by being exposed to the cold weather and rain; that he was a fisherman by trade but now is ¾ disabled from obtaining a living. (This is a lengthy pension record which gives dates of marriages, etc.) Invalid Pension Filed: June 11, 1890 & Feb. 27, 1907 (#601.525); Widow's Pension Filed: (no date) (#652.923). ["See WO #654.507 - Noah Price Co. I - 1st NC Inf."]

Joseph S. Williams

Military Record:
Joseph S. Williams
Co. H - 1st NC Union Volunteers
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 26
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

Joseph Silvey Williams
B: ca. 1834 - Kennekeet, Hyde Co., NC
D: ca. Nov. 4, 1893 - Dare Co., NC
Father: Thomas Williams
Mother: Mary "Polly" Meekins
Married: Margaret Louisa Scarborough on Jan. 13, 1857 - Hyde Co., NC

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 17 - laborer, living with grandfather, Selby Meekins.
1860 - Can not find.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 36 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 46 - boatman, widower.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., Kinnakut Twp. - Joseph S. Williams; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon.

NC Pension Record: March 18, 1890-Physician's Exam This states that Joseph S. Williams, age 58, cannot make an intelligent statement; that he has had a sore leg ever since the war and for 4 years there has been a general loss of memory. Mentally he seems to be a complete imbecile. Away from home he needs an attendant. He has chronic eczema with ulcers involving ½ of his leg from knee to ankle joint. He is 5'5 ½" and weighs 158 pounds.  [see full pension here]

Merchant Williams

Military Record:
Merchant Williams
Co. A - 1st NC Heavy Art.
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 21
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

Merchant Gideon Williams
B: Feb. 12, 1844 - Avon, Hyde Co., NC
D: May 21, 1917 - Buxton, Dare Co., NC
Father: Ervin/Evin Hooper Williams
Mother: Sarah "Sally" Meekins
Married: Mary Christian Scarborough on July 10, 1872 at Avon, Dare Co., NC

NC Troops: Merchant C. Williams - Co. H; Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 21; Height: 5'7"; Complexion: light; Eyes: brown; Hair: brown; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: laborer.

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 6, listed as Gideon C. Williams.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 16 - mariner.
1870 - Can not find under the name of Merchant or Gideon Williams.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 36 - boatman.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 56 - born Feb. 1844 - fisherman.
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 66 - fisherman.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Merchant C. Williams; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon.

US Pension Record: Feb. 13, 1902-Declaration for Invalid Pension Merchant C. Williams, age 58 & resident of Buxton, states that he enrolled at Hatteras Inlet on June 20, 1863 as a Private in Co. "H" and was honorably discharged at New Bern, NC on June 27, 1865; that when he enrolled he was 19 years old; was 5'7" tall and had a light complexion, brown hair and eyes; that he is wholly incapacitated from earning a living by reason of heart disease, rheumatism, nervousness and general disability. (Lengthy pension with many other dates.) Merchant C. Williams: Invalid Pension Filed: July 30, 1890 and March 25, 1907 (#766.378); Widow's Pension Filed: June 20, 1917 (#854.622).

William D. Williams

Military Record:
William D. Williams
Co. I - 1st NC Union Volunteers
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 18, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 27
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

William D. Williams
B: ca. 1835
D: ???
Father: ???
Mother: Sarah (___?___)

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Banks Dist.: age15 - living with mother Sarah.

David Williamson

Military Record:
David Williamson
Co. B - 1st NC Vols.
Rank: Corporal
Enlisted: Aug. 1, 1862
Where: Washington, NC
Age: 22
Born: Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Died on Apr. 24, 1864 of disease at Washington, NC.

David Williamson
B: ca. 1840/1841
D: ???
Father: Anson Williamson
Mother: Esther (___?___)

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Mattamuskeet Dist.: age 9 - living with parents.

John N. Willis

Military Record:
John N. Willis
Co. I - 1st NC Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 20, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 23
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

John H. Willis
B: May 1841 - Portsmouth Island, Carteret Co., NC
D: Aug. 31, 1907 - Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
Father: Timothy Willis
Mother: Patsy B. Lewis
Married: Minerva R. Stowe on Oct. 1862 at Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC

NC Troops: John H. Willis - Co. I; Enlisted: June 20, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 23; Height: 5'9"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: red; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: pilot.

1850 - Carteret Co., NC Census, Portsmouth Dist.: age 8 - living with parents.
1860 - Can not find.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 28 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 38 - pilot.
1900 - Dare Co., Hatteras Twp.: age 59- born May 1841 - pensioner.

1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Hatteras Twp. - John H. Willis; Private; Co. I, 1st NC Infantry; June 21, 1863 to June 21, 1865; PO: Hatteras.

NC Pension Record: July 31, 1890-Declaration for Invalid Pension John H. Willis, age 49 & resident of Hatteras, states he enrolled on June 20, 1863 in Co. "I" as a Private and was honorably discharged June 27, 1865; that he is now unable to earn a living by reason of loss of eyesight (he being a pilot cannot see to carry on his profession effectually), defect in hearing and rheumatism and piles. Invalid Pension Filed: Sept. 10, 1890 (#932.472); Widow's Pension Filed: (no date) (Application #877.212).

Joseph Wilson

Military Record:
Joseph Wilson
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 15, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 28
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.

Joseph Q. Wilson
B: ca. 1835 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: Apr. 10, 1880 - Dare Co., NC (1880 Mortality census states caused by congestive chill)
Father: ???
Mother: ???
Married: Achsah Ann Barnett on Nov. 4, 1858 in Hyde Co., NC

NC Troops: Joseph Wilson - Co. I; Enlisted: June 15, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 28; Height: 5'8"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: light; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.

1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Banks Dist.: age 16 - fisherman, living in home of Joseph Quidley.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Dist.: age 24 - no occupation listed.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 35 - fisherman.

US Pension Record: Invalid Pension Filed: Dec. 8, 1879 (#333.066); Minor Pension Filed: (no date) (#474.483).Child's pension for Joseph Wilson children; gives dates of surviving children.

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