Private Moses S Stroup

My 4th great grand uncle Moses S Stroup was born in Lincoln County NC during August of 1839. His parents were Joseph P. Stroup and Lucy Ann Faulkner. Moses married Letta Salina Biddix in 1866 and they had many children after the war.

Moses enlisted as a private in Company K of the 12th North Carolina Infantry Volunteers on 5 June 1861 in McDowell County NC . The 12th NC was later designated the 22nd North Carolina State Troops. Private Stroup was listed as a POW on 23 May 1864, he was captured near the North Anna River in Hanover County Virginia and was taken to Point Lookout POW camp. He was released on 14 May 1865.

Private Moses S Stroup died during the month February in 1914. he is buried at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at Old Fort in McDowell County North Carolina.

Research conducted in 2010 and 2011 by Mike & Sid Stroup and Linda Ballard revealed that there were at least 75 soldiers carrying the Stroup surname who served in the Confederate Army. 20 of those 75 died while in service. All 75 are descendents of German native Jacob Stroup. Jacob is my 8th great grandfather.

Captain William Adam Laney Company E, 48th Infantry Regiment, NC Volunteers

Captain William Adam Laney is the son of Calvin Laney and Nancy Funderburk. William was born on 6-Jan-1834 in Union County NC. He stood 5 feet 9 1/2 inches and was a farmer before the war. William married Melissa M Belk on 6-April-1857.

Laney Volunteered for service on 17- Mar-1862. He was Commissioned as 1st Lieut of Company E, 48th Infantry Regiment, NC Volunteers on 19-Apr-1862.. Laney was promoted to Full Captain on 23-Oct-1862.

Capt William Adam Laney Died of wounds received at the Battle of the Wilderness on 21-July-1864. He is buried at Laney Family Cemetery in Union County North Carolina.

He is my 2nd cousin 6x removed.

Hiram Noah Helms

Grave site of my 4th great grandfather on my mother's side. His name is Hiram Noah Helms. Hiram was born on 11 January 1835, he is the son of Joel Helms & Sarah Pyron Helms. Hiram resided in Union County North Carolina. Hiram married Permelia Broom on 24 Oct 1854 in Union County NC.

At the age of 27, Hiram volunteered as a private in the Confederate Army. He was assigned to Company A of the 48th North Carolina Infantry Regiment on 3 March 1862.

Hiram was wounded by a shell fragment on 25 June 1862 during the battle of King's School house. This battle was the first engagement of The Seven Days Battles in Virginia.

Hiram was wounded in action several times during his service. His name appears on the register of Receiving and Wayside Hospital, or General Hospital number 9 on 29 November 1863. Hiram's name once again appears on the register of Winder Hospital,Richmond VA on 20 August 1864. Hiram Noah Helms is listed on the 48th North Carolina Infantry Regiment Roll of Honour for being wounded at Richmond Virginia.

Hiram was 72 years old when he applied for a pension on 1 July 1907, while living in Monroe. His application states that he was wounded in the forehead at Seven Pines, VA during the month of June in 1862. Hiram was ¾ disabled in 1907.

Hiram Noah Helms passed away on 19 Sept 1913 in Union County, North Carolina, and is buried at Old High Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in the Monroe Township of Union County, North Carolina.

Doctor Alfred Frederick Hambright

The Inn of the Patriots in Grover NC was built in 1879 by Doctor Alfred Frederick Hambright. Dr. Hambright was an Assistant Surgeon in the Confederate States Army during the War of northern Aggression. He attended to Generals A.P. Hill and Stonewall Jackson.

Doctor Hambright was the great, great-grandson of the Revolutionary War hero and veteran of the Battle of Kings Mountain, Lt. Colonel Frederick Hambright.

Doctor Alfred Frederick Hambright is my 2nd cousin 5x removed. Lt. Colonel Frederick Hambright is my 6th great grandfather.

Joseph T Plemmons 1st cousin 7x removed

Joseph T Plemmons was born on 15 January 1828 in Buncombe County,NC. His parents were Jacob Plemmons and Nancy Hipps

Joseph married Martha Crumbley in Gilmer County Georgia on 25 August 1852. Martha Died in 1858 and Joseph married  Dicey Katherine Chastain on 15 August 1859.

Joseph Tomlinson Plemmons enlisted in the Confederate Army on 25 February 1862 as a private. He was assigned to F company of the 11th regiment Georgia Volunteers . He was wounded at Funkstown Maryland on 10 July 1863 and was sent home on furlough. 

Joseph T Plemmons passed away on 12 Jan 1909 in McLennan County in Texas. He is buried at Crawford Cemetery in Crawford Texas.

George Washington Moore Private in Company C of Loves Regiment in the Thomas Legion.

Beaverdam United Methodist is located at 80 Rice Cove Rd in Canton NC. The graves of my 3rd great grandfather George Washington Moore and my 3rd great grandmother Texanna Scott are located there.

George Washington Moore was born in Haywood County on July 10, 1844.He was a farmer prior to enlisting in Haywood County at age 17 on June 13, 1862. He enlisted as a Private in Company C of Loves Regiment in the Thomas Legion.

My 1st cousin David Messer was born in Haywood County North Carolina in 1828. He is the son of George Messer and Nancy Caldwell. He married a lady name Lucinda.

David Messer enlisted as a private in Company C of the 62nd NC Infantry in Waynesville NC on July 14, 1862. Private Messer was Captured at the Cumberland Gap in Tennessee on September 9, 1863. He was Sent to Louisville, Kentucky and was later Confined at Camp Douglas in Chicago Illinois on September 24, 1863.

Private David Messer died of dysentery at Camp Douglas on August 11, 1864. He was buried at Chicago City Cemetery in grave number 1264.

Private William O Messer

Gravesite of my 4th great grand uncle Private William O Messer.

Private Messer enlisted as a Private on 15/ Feb/1863 in Haywood County, North Carolina at the age of 40. He was assigned to Company E of the 29th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. He Surrendered with Company E, 29th Inf. NC on 4/ May/1865 at Citronelle AL.

Private William O Messer is buried at Panther Creek Church Cemetery in Haywood County NC.

Private Peter Franklin Dellinger Company I of the 11th North Carolina Infantry Regiment

North Carolina Monument at Gettysburg

Peter Franklin Dellinger was a resident of Lincoln County, North Carolina. He is the son of Daniel Henry Dellinger and Frances Houser. He is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

Peter was 18 when he was enlisted by Captain Haynes on 9, March, 1862 in Lincoln County, NC. Private Dellinger was assigned to the Enfield Blues, Company I of the 11th North Carolina Infantry Regiment on 31, March, 1862. Company I was composed primarily of men from Lincoln and Gaston counties. Peter was joined by three of his relatives in this unit. Their names are Fredrick Washington (my 3rd great grandfather), John F, and Philip Dellinger.

On 20, May, 1862 Private Dellinger reported to the general military hospital number 4 at Wilmington NC. He was diagnosed as having Measles. Peter returned to duty on the 23rd of May.

Private Peter Franklin Dellinger was killed in action on 03 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA. North Carolinians went farthest to the front at Gettysburg!

Private John Camp Company D of the 26th North Carolina Infantry

John Camp was born on 27, Dec, 1828 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. he is the son of Joseph Alexander Camp and Lucretia Taylor. He married Jane L Spray on 24, Apr,1856. She died in 1860.

John enlisted on 1, Oct, 1862 at Camp Holmes in Raleigh North Carolina. He was assigned to Company D of the 26th North Carolina Infantry. On July 1, 1863, the 26th North Carolina became engaged in the Battle of Gettysburg and was involved in the fighting at McPherson's Ridge.

 Private Camp was shot in the left leg with a Minnie Ball on 1 July 1863 at Gettysburg. He was captured by the enemy on the 4th of July and taken to Point Lookout prison. John was paroled on April, 27, 1864. Private John Camp suffered from the effects of the wound for the remainder of his life.

John Married Sarah Randall in 1869. They had at least two children. Private John Camp passed away on 20, May, 1911 in Cleveland County North Carolina. He is buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Grover NC.

He is my 1st cousin 6x removed.

Private James E. Plemmons Company F of the 60th North Carolina Infantry Regiment

Grave site of of my 3rd great grand uncle James E. Plemmons. He was born on 28, June, 1839 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. His parents are lewis Plemmons and Elizabeth Ensley. James married Mary Caroline Alexander on 27, March,1861when he was 21 years of age.

James E. Plemmons enlisted as a private in Buncombe County NC on May 16,1862 for the duration of the war. He was assigned to Company F of the 60th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. Muster records show that he was present for duty during the months of August 1862 though February 1863. He was hospitalized at Saint Mary's hospital in Dalton, Georgia on April 26, 1863 with pemphigus. he was transferred to Oliver hospital on June 20, 1863. he was furloughed on an unspecified date. James returned to duty prior to September 20, 1863, when he was wounded in the hand at Chickamauga, Georgia. He returned to duty sometimes during the month of January-February 1864 and was reported present through August 31, 1864. James was hospitalized at Charlotte on January, 15,1865 with bronchitis, he was transferred to another hospital on January 24, 1865.

Private James E. Plemmons passed away on 6, Nov, 1881 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. he is buried at Bradburn cemetery in  Leicester North Carolina.

The photo is courtesy of Find a Grave member dreid2277 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=107508717

William "Billy" Plemmons B Company of the 60th North Carolina Infantry Regiment CSA

William "Billy" Plemmons was born during the year of 1843 in North Carolina. He is the son of Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth Plemmons. Billy was a farmer.

He enlisted in the city of Marshall in Madison County NC on 5, April, 1862. William was assigned to B Company of the 60th North Carolina Infantry Regiment CSA. Billy was listed as missing in action after the Battle of Murfreesboro on 2 Jan 1863. He was captured by the enemy during the battle. His name appears on a roll of prisoners of war who were paroled at Camp Douglas ILL. on 30 March 1863. After returning to his unit, Private Plemmons was wounded during The Battle of Missionary Ridge and was sent home on furlough .

His service records from May-June of 1864 show that he was sent to the hospital for an unknown reason. Private William "Billy" Plemmons died of disease at a Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. and is probably buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Montgomery. He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed

Private Israel Rufus Stroup

Israel Rufus Stroup was born on 18, Nov, 1827 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He is the son of John D. Stroup and Susannah Rudisill, he is a descendent of Jacob Straub/Stroup (1722) who immigrant from Germany and settled near the Alexis area of NC.

The 1850 United States Federal Census shows that Israel was a farmer and resided with his parents and brother Philip in Gaston County, North Carolina. Israel married Elizabeth S Rudisill on 4 Oct 1854.

When Israel Rufus Stroup was 35 years of age, he and his brother Philip enlisted as privates in the Confederate army on 4, July, 1862, in Lincolnton, NC. He was assigned to Company G of the 57th Regiment under the command of Captain Speck. Israel was captured by the enemy at the Rappahannock bridge in Virginia on 7,Nov, 1863 and was taken to Point Lookout POW camp on the 11th of Nov. He was paroled and exchanged on 30, OCT, 1864. He is listed as absent without leave for a period of time, However, Muster records show that he was captured for a second time at Farmville, Virginia on 6, April, 1865.

Private Israel Rufus Stroup died on 24 Aug 1907 in Gaston County, North Carolina. He is buried at Christ Luthern Church Cemetery in Stanley, NC.
He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed on my father's side.

Private Philip R Stroup CSA

Philip R Stroup was born on 8, May, 1831 in Lincoln County, NC. His parents were John D. Stroup and Susannah Rudisill. He was a farmer before the war. The census of 1860 shows that he lived with his parents near the Stanley Creek Post Office. He married Nancy Jane McClure on 12, Oct, 1860. They had at least one child, her name was Frances Ann Fannie Stroup, she was born in 1862.

Philip was 31 years old when he enlisted as a private on 4, July, 1862, in Lincolnton, NC. He was assigned to Company G of the 57th Regiment under the command of Captain Speck. On 8 November 1862 Philip was admitted to Chimborazo Hospital #2 in Richmond, Virginia. Private Philip Stroup died in the hospital of Typhoid Fever on 13 November 1862.

Philip's body and his personal affects which included $91.70 were claimed by his widow on 18, March, 1863. She brought him home and buried Philip alongside his sister Laura Malinda and his niece L Malinda Stroup in the Philip Stroup Cemetery.

He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

Corporal William Pinkney Dellinger

William Pinkney Dellinger was born in North Carolina on 6, August, 1838. He was the son of Jacob Dellinger and Sarah "Sallie" Setzer.

William Pinkney Dellinger enlisted as a Private in Co. F, 23rd Regiment, NC Infantry, CSA on 6, June, 1861 in Newton NC. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal on 1, March, 1863. Corporal Dellinger was reported as missing in action after the battle of Gettysburg on 1, July, 1863, he was captured by the enemy and taken as a pow. William's name appears on a roster of POW's confined at Fort McHenry MD on 5 July 1863, he was later sent to Fort Delaware. Corporal Dellinger was transferred to Point Lookout MD on 18, October, 1863, he was exchanged on 18, Feb, 1865.

Paul Dellinger states that "William fought in both battles of Bull Run and was wounded at Richmond, VA. Wounded during the battle at Gettysburg."

William married Anna Mary Anthony on the 13th of December in 1870. Corporal William Pinkney Dellinger died on 6, October, 1910 in Catawba County, North Carolina, he was 72. His body is interred at Grace Lutheran Cemetery.

He is my 2nd cousin 6x removed

Joel Henderson Thomas

My 2nd cousin 5x removed Joel Henderson Thomas with his wife Sara Emline Riley and their daughter Minnie Lee Thomas.

Joel enlisted as a Confederate Private on 12 August 1861 into Company E of the 35th Georgia Infantry Regiment . He Surrendered with the 35th Ga Inf. on 9 Apr 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.

He is descended from the Helms family of North Carolina.

Private Rufus Stroup

Flag of the 38th North Carolina Infantry

Rufus Stroup was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina during the year of 1836. His parents were Jonas Stroup and Rebecca Cloninger. He was a resident of Gaston County, North Carolina before the war.

Rufus was conscripted as a Private on 20 March 1863 in Wake County, North Carolina. He was assigned to Company D of the 38th North Carolina Infantry Regiment.

It was about daylight on 1 July 1863 that the 38th North Carolina infantry encountered yankee Cavalry at McPherson's Ridge near Gettysburg Pennsylvania. At some time during the day's fighting, Private Rufus Stroup was wounded, he was later captured by the enemy on the 4th of July . Private Stroup was taken as a POW and was confined at at Fort McHenry MD. on 6 July 1863. On 12 July 1863, Rufus was sent to Fort Delaware Hospital.

Private Rufus Stroup died in the hospital on 31 July 1863 and is buried at Finn's Point National Cemetery in New Jersey. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2537879

He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed. Deo Vindice, Resurgam!

Mrs. Belzorah Haynes Stamey

Mrs. Belzorah Haynes Stamey was born near Beattie's Ford in Lincoln County NC during the year of 1832. She is the daughter of James Haynes and Temperance Goodwin. She married Rev. Alex Stamey and is the mother of five Ministers, she had eleven Children in all.

Mrs. Stonewall Jackson was and Belzorah were intimate childhood friends, they attended school and lived together for many months. They would often visited each other as they grew into adulthood and started their families.

Her obituary states that during Lincoln's war "she was a good Samaritan on many occasions, yet a giant of defense when it took courage to defend her home and her beloved Southland. We repeat that she gave much to the cause of her country and her God."

She is my 1st cousin 6x removed. Mrs. Belzorah Haynes Stamey's final resting place is at Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Grayson County Virginia, CSA.

Corporal Francis M Moore

 

Flag of the 16th North Carolina Infantry Regiment

Corporal Francis M Moore is the son of George W Moore and Susannah H Rhodearmel, he was born in the mountains of western North Carolina during the year of 1840.

Francis was enlisted by Colonel Love into Company L of the 16th North Carolina Infantry Regiment as a Corporal on 4 May 1861 in Waynesville NC. He was later demoted to the rank of private for an unknown reason.

Corporal Francis M Moore was killed in action at the battle of Seven Pines, Virginia on 31, May 1862. A settlement of claims of deceased officers and soldiers of NC was claimed by his mother Susannah on 8 December 1862.

He is my 3rd great grand uncle.

Private James K Hambright CSA

Gravesite of my 2nd cousin 5x removed, Private James K Hambright

James K Hambright is the son of Frederick Hambright Jr and Mary Eaker. He is also the grandson of my 6th great grandfather and Revolutionary war hero Colonel Frederick Hambright.

James K Hambright Enlisted as a Private on 14 August 1862 into Company G of the 18th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. He died on 4 Nov 1862 at Winchester, VA. and is buried at Stonewall Confederate Cemetery in Winchester City Virginia.

This is the flag of the 16th North Carolina Infantry Regiment.

Private Peter Plemmons resided in Buncombe County, where he enlisted into F Company of the 16th North Carolina Troops on 7 May 1861. He was 21 years of age. Muster rolls report him as being present and accounted for until his death at Rockbridge Alum Springs , Virginia on 5 Oct 1861.

Peter Plemmons is my 3rd cousin 4x removed. Deo Vindice, Resurgam!

Battle Flag of the 49th North Carolina Troops, captured at the Battle of the Crater.

My 3rd cousin 4x removed is Johana H "Johncie" Stroup. He was born 1836 in Lincoln County NC and was the son of Jonas Stroup and Rebecca Cloninger. He is listed as a carpenter before the war and he stood 5 ft 6 in tall.

Private Johana H "Johncie" Stroup volunteered for service in the Confederate Army at Dallas, NC on 22, March, 1862. Johncie was 26 at the time of his enlistment. He was attached to Company H of the 49th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. H Company was known as the Gaston Rangers, led by Captain Charles Q. Petty.

Johncie died of disease on 10 July 1862 near Drewry’s Bluff in Chesterfield County Virginia. He “fell dead in physician’s arms while on sick call.

His wife Mary E. Rhyne Stroup claimed his body on 19 November 1864. Private Johana H "Johncie" Stroup's burial place is unknown.

William "Billy" Plemmons

William "Billy" Plemmons was born during the year of 1843 in North Carolina. He is the son of Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth Plemmons. Billy was a farmer before enlisting in the city of Marshall in Madison County NC on 5 April 1862. He was assigned to B Company of the 60th North Carolina Infantry Regiment CSA.

Billy was listed as missing in action after the Battle of Murfreesboro on 2 Jan 1863, he was captured by the enemy during the battle. His name appears on a roll of prisoners of war who were paroled at Camp Douglas ILL. on 30 March 1863. After returning to his unit, Private Plemmons was wounded during The Battle of Missionary Ridge and was sent home on furlough .

His service records from may- June of 1864 show that he was sent to the hospital by a surgeon for an unknown reason. Private William "Billy" Plemmons died of disease at a Hospital in Montgomery, AL. He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.

Samuel Messer

Samuel Messer was born in Haywood County NC in 1832. He was the son of my 5th great grand uncle Federick Messer and Anna Hunter. He served as a private in the Thomas' Legion, Loves' Regiment, Company E, Confederate States Army. The Legion operated primarily in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.

He is buried at Broughton Hospital Cemetery in Morganton, Burke County North Carolina. Private Messer is my 1st cousin 6x removed.

Private Moses S. Stroup Company K, 22nd NC Regiment

Private Moses S. Stroup was born August 1839 in North Carolina. His parents were Joseph P. Stroup and Lucy Ann Faulkner. Moses was 21 years of age when he volunteered for service on 5 June 1861. He entered into the Confederate Army in McDowell County, NC and was assigned to Company K, of the 22nd Regiment.

Moses service records state that he was wounded on his left ankle at or near Milford Station, Virginia on 20 May 1863. Private Stroupe was later captured on 23 May 1864 near North Anna River, Hanover Junction County, Virginia and taken to Point Lookout Prison in Maryland.

Private Moses S. Stroup survived the war and died February 1914. he is buried at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Old Fort, McDowell County North Carolina, CSA. He is my 4th great grand uncle.

1st Lieutenant Joseph A Camp 34th North Carolina Infantry Regiment

Joseph A Camp of Cleveland County, North Carolina was born on 13 Feb 1841. He worked as a a Farmer before enlisting in the Confederate Army. Joseph  enlisted at the age of 21 on 10 Jan 1861. He was commissioned as an officer in Company H of the 34th North Carolina Infantry Regiment on 25 Oct 1861 and was Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 10 Feb 1863.

Joseph was Wounded at Richmond, VA on unknown date. Placed on Confederate roll of honor for heroism. Captured at Funkstown, MD on 12 Jul 1863. Confined at Fort McHenry, MD on 21 Aug 1863.Transferred to Johnson Island on 28 Oct 1863 and released 11 Jun 1865.

Joseph is the son of Joseph Alexander Camp and Lucretia "Crecy" Taylor. He married Ellen Moseline Roberts. Lieutenant Joseph A Camp died on 12 Oct 1923 and is buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Grover, Cleveland County North Carolina. He is my 1st cousin 6x removed.